The Beginning of this period of time is the beginning of the Meiji Period. The end is marked with the current period, the Reiwa period. The events that happened in this period are the start of building Japan's great railroad system in the Meiji Period. An experimental period in the Taisho Period. Developing economic power after World War 2 in the Showa Period. Japan achieved peace in the Heisei Period. Lastly, the Reign of Emperor Naruhito.
