Multiple choice What was a reaction to Western culture in 19th century Japan? The majority of the population despised western culture Emperor Meiji tried to follow western culture to modernize. Japan never interacted with the west in the 19th century. people tried to westernize, but were limited by government Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The Meiji Restoration was a period of rapid modernization in Japan, where the government actively adopted Western technology, political systems, and cultural practices to compete with global powers.