Kōgisho; early Meiji legislative body (1869)
Historical term for the temporary name of the legislative assembly established in 1869, soon renamed to 集議院 (Shūgiin).
See also: 集議院
The Kōgisho was a deliberative body established in 1869.
The Kōgisho was later renamed the Shūgiin.
From 公議 (kōgi, 'public deliberation') + 所 (sho, 'place'). The exact historical derivation is tied to early Meiji governmental reforms.