After the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the city was renamed Tokyo ("Eastern Capital"), and the emperor relocated from Kyoto. The Edo period (1603‑1868) left a legacy of urban brilliance whose echoes …

Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Tokugawa shogun, chose Edo (present-day Tokyo) as Japan’s new capital, and it became one of the largest cities of its time and was the site of a thriving urban culture.

Jun 30, 2025 · The Edo period, spanning from 1603 to 1868, marks a pivotal era in Japanese history defined by peace, a strict social hierarchy, isolationist policies, and a flourishing of culture under …

Mar 25, 2025 · This article will analyse the history behind the Edo, as it turned from a fishing village to the heart of Japan which everyone is visiting now.

The Edo period (江戸時代, Edo-jidai), also called the Tokugawa period, is a division of Japanese history running from 1603 to 1867. The period marks the governance of the Edo or Tokugawa shogunate, …

Jan 8, 2025 · 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 …

Despite the isolation, domestic trade and agricultural production continued to improve. During the Edo period and especially during the Genroku era (1688 - 1703), popular culture flourished. New art …

Dec 21, 2025 · The Edo period, spanning from 1603 to 1868, represented a golden age of cultural renaissance in Japan, marked by extraordinary artistic and literary achievements that would forever …

During the Edo period, a bustling urban culture developed. Merchants, craftsmen, and entertainers helped shape cultural and artistic tastes through their products and programs.

The Edo period, also known as the Tokugawa period, lasted from 1603 to 1867 and represents the final chapter of traditional Japanese culture and governance before the transformative Meiji Restoration.