Victoria 3 is an incredibly addictive and challenging strategy game for PC. In the game, you have to manage one of the many countries in the 19th century. This is a time of great change for the whole world and even as far away as Japan. And, of course, we are talking about the Meiji Restoration, which started the development of the country in terms of industry and foreign policy. And in this guide, we will tell you how to do Meiji Restoration in Victoria 3.

What Is Meiji Restoration

For the history of Japan, the 19th century was a very important period. At this time, Emperor Meiji came to power. He again moved the capital from Kyoto to Edo. He also renamed Edo to Tokyo. But more importantly, the Emperor made a series of important political, social, and military reforms, collectively referred to as the Meiji Restoration. Thanks to these reforms, the country was able to take an important place on the world stage.

How to Do Meiji Restoration

Starting to play for Japan, the country’s savings will be small. And the Samurai and the Shogunate will be in power. But in fact, the Shogunate will be the main ones, since this faction has 50% clout. And to start the Meiji Restoration, you first need to complete the Honorable Restoration.

Weakening of the Shogunate

To complete an Honorable Restoration, you must complete several requirements within 10 years. And one of them is the weakening of the Shogunate. As we have already said, the Shogunate has 50% of the power, and it is not an easy task to weaken it.

A good option would be to build a manufacturing industry. This will allow you to strengthen the industrialist faction and attract capitalists. Moreover, it will help future industrialization.

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You can try different ways, ranging from the adoption of new laws and ending with rebellions. However, we do not recommend doing the latter, as rebellions often have a bad effect on the country.

Keeping the Shogunate from the Government

The Shogunate is a bunch of conservatives. Therefore, this faction cannot be allowed to govern if you want to develop your country. We recommend that you use different factions that are against the Shogunate. You can also weaken the power of the Shogunate by using various institutions.

These two requirements are the most difficult. Besides these, you must also keep the Shogunate at peace. Also, the Shogunate must own all of Kanto and not have any Interest Groups.

Meiji Restoration in Victoria 3

By fulfilling all the conditions of the Honorable Restoration for 10 years, you can finally start Meiji Restoration. During this period, you will have three requirements that will make Japan what it is today. And the first thing you need to do is to industrialize the country.

To do this, you must create more than 70% of eligible Japanese states. Also, the country should have a railway. Finally, you must build an Urban Center of at least level 5.

The second goal is the retirement of the Samurai. During the Meiji Restoration, the Samurai will be able to evolve into the Armed Forces Interest Group. You have to make sure that they do not get to power. You must also build 160 non-military buildings.

And the last requirement is the cancellation of Sakoku. In other words, you must open up the country and get rid of traditionalism. Also, Japan should not be a subject of another nation. After that, you will be able to complete the Meiji Restoration.

That’s all you need to know about the Meiji Restoration in Victoria 3. Follow our advice or come up with new ways to turn a closed agrarian Japan into one of the strongest countries in the world. And while you are here, take a look at our guide on how to fix Victoria 3 Launcher Not Working.