Way back when, one of the most powerful men is Japan died. His name was Hideyoshi.
One of Hideyoshi's underlings, Tokugawa Leyasu, had promised Hideyoshi to repect his wish for Hideyori to become king.
After Hideyoshi's death however, it was apparent that Tokugawa had different intentions.
During the battle of Sekigahara, in 1600, Tokugawa vanquished Hideyori's followers.
Soon after the battle, Tokugawa was appointed Shogun by the emperor, and he established his new government in Edo.
Tokugawa and his successors then ruled Japan for 250 great years. These years were coined, the Edo period.
Important Events Things were different during the Edo period. During this time, only China and the Dutch East India company were allowed to visit Japan. Although this seems unfortunate, Japan grew in more ways than one because of this. Shipping increased, along with trade. Skills in crafting and other abilities grew greatly as the Japanese learned to hone their abilities, and the population of Edo grew at an alarming rate. Confucianism also became quite popular, which led to a set of new laws, and a new vision for the people of Edo. There was a shared belief amongst everyone to be the best they could be at whatever duty they were given in life, which allowed society, in whole, to become stronger.
In an unfortunate turn of events, Commodore Perry forced Japan to "open" to the rest of the world, which lead to the rapid fall of the Edo period. When Japan became open to foreigners, many ideas, thoughts, and beliefs bombarded Japan, and it's culture changed to fit its new surroundings.
Overview
The Edo period came under rule with Tokugawa Leyasu
Considered the "richest time in the history of feudal Japan"
Only China and the Dutch East India company were allowed to visit Japan during this time
Skills and abilities grew greatly during this time. Fine art and craft were produced
Population grew to over one million
Confucianism became popular
"Be the best you can be" became an unofficial "motto" among the people
Commodore Perry forced Japan to open more trade ports and be more willing to share with the outside world, causing the decline of the Edo period
Edo: How it began
Important Events
Things were different during the Edo period. During this time, only China and the Dutch East India company were allowed to visit Japan. Although this seems unfortunate, Japan grew in more ways than one because of this. Shipping increased, along with trade. Skills in crafting and other abilities grew greatly as the Japanese learned to hone their abilities, and the population of Edo grew at an alarming rate. Confucianism also became quite popular, which led to a set of new laws, and a new vision for the people of Edo. There was a shared belief amongst everyone to be the best they could be at whatever duty they were given in life, which allowed society, in whole, to become stronger.
In an unfortunate turn of events, Commodore Perry forced Japan to "open" to the rest of the world, which lead to the rapid fall of the Edo period. When Japan became open to foreigners, many ideas, thoughts, and beliefs bombarded Japan, and it's culture changed to fit its new surroundings.
Overview