Scenarios about 'edo period'

The Edo period refers to the era in Japanese history between 1603 and 1868 when the Tokugawa shogunate ruled over a relatively peaceful and stable Japan. This period was characterized by economic growth, strict social hierarchy, isolationist foreign policies, and flourishing arts and culture, including ukiyo-e woodblock prints and kabuki theater. The Edo period's political structures and cultural developments provide rich material for alternate history scenarios exploring different paths of Japanese modernization or foreign contact.