The name Ōoku itself was only introduced around the time of the fourth shōgun, Tokugawa Ietsuna (r. 1651–80), although the place itself was established in the reign of the second shōgun ...

Messiah –The Strange Tale of of Amakusa Shirō– The story takes place in Edo Castle in 1656. Foreign-style painter Yuan Yamada is asked by the young shogun Ietsuna Tokugawa to tell him the ...

In 'Studies in Intellectual History of Tokugawa Japan,' leading postwar political scientist Masao Maruyama chronicles the ideas and debates of scholars throughout the Edo Period (1603-1868).

Although the "seclusion" paradigm has lost much of its influence, it continues to shape our understanding of Japan. An example is the historiography of Japanese-Russian relations, specifically the ...

Discover showtimes, read reviews, watch trailers, find streaming options, and see where to watch Shadow Warriors: Hattori Hanzo. Explore cast details and learn more on Moviefone.

This module focuses on the Tokugawa period, 1603-1868. Tokugawa Japan materials: “Tokugawa Japan: An Introductory Essay,” by Marcia Yonemoto, University of Colorado “A Case Study of Tokugawa Japan ...

NAGOYA -- A special exhibit of eight Japanese swords bearing the Tokugawa family crest and the name of a famous swordsmith began on April 13 in Toyota ...