The Edo Period marked the family’s heyday. After the Tokugawa Shogunate was toppled and imperial rule restored through the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the head of the clan was awarded the title ...

During the Tokugawa shogunate, all Jesuits and Portuguese merchants were expelled, ending the Portugal-Japan relations that had begun in 1543. ShÅ gun’s Black Ship has been referenced a few ...

Characters in Shgun are inspired by real figures from Japan's transitionary period to Tokugawa Shogunate. The series is set against the backdrop of Japan's civil wars, reflecting conflicts like ...

Inflows of guns into areas around Edo were restricted to prevent rebellions against the Tokugawa Shogunate. Women leaving Edo were rigorously inspected to prevent the wives of daimyo feudal lords ...

Peter Lee travels to Japan to explore the traditions of the Tokugawa shogunate and how they have influenced Japan's identity.

Peter Lee travels to Japan to explore the traditions of the Tokugawa shogunate and how they have influenced Japan's identity. Skip to main content Asia's Ancient Civilisations : Season 2 Episode 1 ...