Suzuki, Shogo2015-12-131354-0661http://hdl.handle.net/1885/84518This article joins the debate on the entry of non-European states into International Society by examining the socialization of Japan into the normative framework of European International Society during the Meiji period. Despite recent arguments that theKeywords: International Organizations; International Relations; Japan; Socialization English School; Imperialism; International Society; Japan; Meiji Restoration; Socialization; Standard of civilization200510.1177/13540661050501392015-12-12