Peerage Law - Kazokurei

Japanese: 華族令 - かぞくれい

In 1884 (Meiji 17), the law that established the peerage system created five titles: Duke, Marquis, Count, Prince, and Baron. Nobles and feudal lords were given titles based on their family status and meritorious service, and those who had made distinguished service to the nation were also included in the peerage. In 1889, the House of Peers Act gave all princes and marquises over the age of 30 the privilege of becoming members of the House of Peers, and the rest were elected by mutual vote. It was abolished in 1947.

Source: Obunsha Japanese History Dictionary, Third Edition About Obunsha Japanese History Dictionary, Third Edition

Japanese:

1884（明治17）年，華族制度を確立した法令
公・侯・伯・子・男の５爵を設け，公卿・諸侯などに家格・勲功によって授爵し，国家に勲功ある者も華族に列した。1889年貴族院令により30歳以上の公・侯は全部，ほかは互選で貴族院議員になる特権を有した。1947年廃止。

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