Imperial Rescript On Education
The Imperial Rescript on Education (教育ニ関スル勅語, Kyōiku ni Kansuru Chokugo?) was signed by Emperor Meiji of Japan on 30 October 1890 to articulate government policy on the guiding principles of education on the Empire of Japan. The 315 character document was read aloud at all important school events, and students were required to study and memorize the text.
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