All of the following were aspects of the meiji restoration in japan expect which one?
a. the adoption of many western ideas
b. the formation of a parliament
c. the end of the feudal system
d. the rise of a new shogunate

All of the following were aspects of the Meiji restoration in japan except the rise of the new shogunate. The correct option among all the given options in the question is option "d". In the year 1868, the Meiji restoration resulted in the restoration of the practical imperial rule in Japan under the emperor Meiji. Although Japan was previously ruled by several emperors, but after the Meiji restoration, the total polical system practically came under the control of the emperor of Japan. This system was previously held and controlled by the Tokugawa Shogunate. The Meiji restoration led to several major changes in Japan regarding the social and political structure.