KnowraChōshū DomainLinked fromLinked fromThe 10 pages that link to Chōshū Domain, each with the reason it gives.All 10Broader topic 2Related 6Narrower topic 2Itō HirobumiBroader topic: Itō’s political and military formation began in this domain.Abolition of the han systemRelated: Chōshū’s political and military influence helped drive the centralizing reform.Yamagata AritomoBroader topic: Yamagata came from Chōshū, whose military and political networks shaped his rise.Satsuma-Chōshū AllianceRelated: Its leaders sought allies after the shogunate's punitive expeditions and political isolation.Kido TakayoshiNarrower topic: Its political and military strength gave Kido a base for opposing Tokugawa rule.GenrōRelated: Chōshū produced prominent genrō, including Itō Hirobumi and Yamagata Aritomo.Kanmon StraitsRelated: Its leaders attempted to restrict foreign passage through the strait in the 1860s.Yamaguchi PrefectureNarrower topic: Its territory largely corresponds to modern Yamaguchi Prefecture.Battle of Toba–FushimiRelated: Chōshū forces joined Satsuma in the imperial army at Toba–Fushimi.Thomas Blake GloverRelated: Glover helped the domain obtain arms despite restrictions on foreign trade.