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AS Foundations II with Mr. METTEE
Yvonne Kim

Edo Period (1603 - 1687)

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Basic Terminology
Edo - the old name for Tokyo
Literally means the mouth of bay
Daimyo - Regional Samurai ruler.
During the Edo period, it meant the head of a central millitary government.
Tokugawa is a family name
Shogun - Title given to the military rulers

Origin of Edo Period
governance of Edo or Tokugawa shogunte
First Shogun - Tokugawa Iyeyasun

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+ Zack's description.



Philosophy, Politics
When Leyasa captured Osaka castle in 1615, peace prevailed througout the Edo period.
- Warriors taught themselves martial arts, literature, philosophy (tea ceremony)

Isolation policy
- In 1633, Shogun Lemitsu forbade traveling abroad
- almost completely isolated Japan in 1639
- limited trade relations in the port of Nagasaki
- all foreign books banned

- Only impact was from China and Dutch East India Company.

However,

agriculture still flourished
New forms of arts created
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Centralized System
- The Bakufu (centralized government) had absolute political power over hans (local governments)
(could even remove or abolish them)

- Feudal society
Shogun gave Daimyos lands, and Daimyos pledged loyalty.

Philosophy

Neo-Confucianism was majorly popular
- importance of morals, education, strict hierarchial order in society and government

Samurai
Peasants
Artisans
Merchants


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Confucianism emerged into Buddhism
- increased attention to secular view of man and society

Very practical
- Rule by people or Confucian men was replaced by the rule and law.
- New rules and laws were created

Economic Development

- Urbanization
- Increased shipping of commodities
- Significat expansion of Domestic commerce

By the mid 18th centurey, Edo had more than a million in population. (Osaka, Kyoto became trading centers)

Transportation and Commerce


Bakufu opened 5 major highwys and major sea lanes
- Discouraged free moves of people and merchandise, so there were major check points called Sekisho.


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Culture

-Chonindo - The way of townspeople's life
- Distinct in the cities such as Kyto, Osaka, Edo
= Encouraged aspiration to Bushido quality (The way of warriors or Samurai)

- Professional Female Entertainers (geisha)
- Music, Popular stories, Poetry, Kabuki and Bunraku (puppets) theater.

Literature​
- playwright Chikamatsu Mozaemon (1653 - 1724)
- poet, essayist, travel writer Matsuo Basho (1644 1694)

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The End of Edo period - Madison Willingham




CITATION
http://www.1st-art-gallery.com/thumbnail/187738/1/Three-Beauties-Of-The-Present-Day,-Edo-Period,-Japan,-C.1793,.jpghttp://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2128.htmlhttp://www.jref.com/culture/edo_period_era.shtmlhttp://www.grips.ac.jp/teacher/oono/hp/lecture_J/lec02.htm