Events During The Life of the Samurai in the Edo Period

  • The Capital of Japan is Shifted to Edo

    The Capital of Japan is Shifted to Edo
  • Tokugawa Ieyasu Dies and Power is Transferred to his Sons

    Tokugawa Ieyasu Dies and Power is Transferred to his Sons
  • Women Banned from the Kabuki Stage

    Women Banned from the Kabuki Stage
  • Kano Sanraku Dies

    Kano Sanraku Dies
    He founded the Kano School, which was the traditional approach to Japanese painting at the time
  • Policy of National Seclusion Established

    Policy of National Seclusion Established
    Only Nagasaki Island is allowed to trade and trades are only allowed for those who come from the Netherlands
  • Edo has a Population of 1 Million People

    Edo has a Population of 1 Million People
  • Peasant Uprising Against Merchants and Officials in the city of Osaka

    Peasant Uprising Against Merchants and Officials in the city of Osaka
  • U.S. Warships Commanded by Matthew Perry enter Japanese Water

    U.S. Warships Commanded by Matthew Perry enter Japanese Water
  • Treaty of Kanagawa opens Japanese ports to U.S. ships

    Treaty of Kanagawa opens Japanese ports to U.S. ships
  • Tokugawa Rule Ended. Emperor Restored. Meiji era Begins

    Tokugawa Rule Ended. Emperor Restored. Meiji era Begins