Edo grew to become one of the largest cities in the world under the tokugawa. The edo period refers to the years from 1603 until 1868 when the tokugawa family ruled japan The period marks the governance of the edo or tokugawa shogunate, which was officially established in 1603 by the first edo shogun tokugawa ieyasu. In 1603, ieyasu was appointed shogun by the emperor and established his government in edo (tokyo) The tokugawa shoguns continued to rule japan for a remarkable 250 years. Imagine a time in japan when peace reigned, arts flourished, and society was strictly ordered
This was the edo period, also known as the tokugawa period It was a time of significant transformation that shaped modern japan in ways still evident today The edo period spanned from 1603 to 1868. In japanese, edo refers to the former name of tokyo during the edo period, which lasted from 1603 to 1868 Edo is a significant symbol of japan’s rich history and cultural heritage, known for its distinctive architecture, arts, and traditions. This period saw 250 years of peace thanks to a strong political regime, an unprecedented urban development, a flourishing culture and arts of exceptional refinement
Merchants, craftsmen, and entertainers helped shape cultural and artistic tastes through their products and programs. Emerging from the chaos of the sengoku period, the edo period was characterized by prolonged peace and stability, urbanization and economic growth, strict social order, isolationist foreign policies, and popular enjoyment of arts and culture.
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