Edo Period

Definition

The Edo Period, also known as the Tokugawa period, was a time in Japanese history from 1603 to 1868 when Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate and the country's 300 regional Daimyo.

Related terms

Tokugawa Shogunate: This refers to the military government of Japan during most of the Edo Period. It's like the director of our TV show who controls what happens on set.

Sakoku: This term refers to Japan's policy of isolationism during part of the Edo period. It's similar to how some shows have episodes that are self-contained and don't interact with other shows.

Samurai: These were warriors who served under daimyos during this period. They're akin to supporting actors in our TV show analogy.