kizoku
Kizoku is a Japanese term that historically referred to the nobility or aristocratic class. Its meaning and scope have evolved over time, particularly in relation to the feudal and imperial periods of Japan.
In pre-Meiji Restoration Japan, the kizoku held significant social and political power. This class was distinct
Following the Meiji Restoration in 1868, a new peerage system was established, formalizing the kizoku as a
The Kazoku system was abolished after World War II with the promulgation of the new Japanese Constitution.