On December 9, the Restoration of the Imperial Rule (Japan) was declared, revoking traditional titles including Shogun, Sessho, and Kanpaku, and the new government, based on direct rule by the emperor, consisting of Sosai (President), Gijo and Sanyo (Councilor), was declared to be established.
12月9日、王政復古(日本)が下され、従来の将軍・摂政・関白などの職が廃止され、天皇親政を基本とし、総裁・議定・参与からなる新政府の樹立が宣言された。