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Dewagatake Bunjiro “the Giant’s name” The Meiji Era Japan 1. A Reproduction of a Meiji Era Woodblock Print Historical Context: If this footage is indeed from the Meiji period (1868-1912), it represents a fascinating document of Japanese history during a time of significant modernization 84. The presence of crowds and what appears to be an official ceremony suggests this person was of considerable public interest. Possible Identification: The most famous Japanese giant from the early 20th century was