Edo Period

Japanese History

Japan’s Sakoku: Understanding the Edo Period’s Unique Isolationist Policy

Discover Japan’s Sakoku policy during the Edo period. Explore how this unique isolationist strategy shaped Japan’s culture, politics, and relationship with the outside world for over two centuries.
Japanese History

Takigawa Kazumasu: The Overlooked Samurai Strategist Who Helped Forge Tokugawa Japan

Discover the story of Takigawa Kazumasu, a skilled samurai general who served Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu during Japan's Warring States period. Explore his role in shaping Japanese history.
Japanese History

Geisha: Guardians of Tradition and Icons of Japanese Elegance

Explore the world of geisha—Japan’s guardians of tradition and elegance, whose mastery of the arts continues to captivate hearts worldwide.
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