Samurai hanging out

Here is a painting on a handscroll of a few men of the Samurai class (I think) enjoying themselves leisurely. There wasn't actually a whole lot of work for the samurai, so they spent much of their time pursuing the arts and other activities.

Edo Period History

October 24th 2005
So as preparation for my midterm this week, and also to inform you guys on some Japanese history, I've decided to write a little summary of the Edo-period history, the Edo-period architecture & urban planning schemes, and even some history about the "opening" of Japan to the rest of the world in the seventeenth century. This entry might be a little more boring, but hopefully I can supplment the m ... read more

Asia » Japan » Chiba

In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more

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