In 1871, Meiji leaders officially announced the abolishment of feudalism in Japan. The Edo feudal system stood as a paramount social class hierarchy to the identity of a Japanese citizen. This system determined each person’s occupation and became crucial in defining one’s socio-economic status. The ranking went by the following levels in order of highest to lowest power: the emperor, shogun, daimyo, samurai, peasants, artisans, and merchants. The differing beliefs between the bakufu government and the imperial regime about which administration should maintain the most power soon prompted a nationwide debate. Nevertheless, after multiple violent revolutions and insurgencies, Japan’s approach to conflict changed. Implementing legislation like the Meiji Constitution brought a pivotal type of change that further emphasized Japan’s new, conflict-free approach. Therefore, the abolition of the Edo feudal system had a significant influence on Japanese society and resulted in crucial diplomatic modifications to Japanese governance.