Edo period in Japan lasted from 1603 to 1867/1868. During this time the country was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate.

Ukiyo-e (“Pictures of the Floating World”), a genre of Japanese art focusing on the portrayal of ukiyo (“The Floating World”), flourished from the 17th through the 19th century. During the Edo period ...

Located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, Kanazawa is known for its beautifully preserved Edo-era districts, art museums, and ...

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Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest summit, is revered for its snowy peak. A snowfall reported on Wednesday ended its longest ...

From politics to theatre, and taking in foreign relations, the class system, art and literature, Greg and his guests get to grips with all aspects of life in the Edo period. This is a radio edit of ...

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is hosting ... symbiosis between human and landscape exemplified by the Edo Period — the era where the Shōya House belonged.

Outgoing Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has lamented that he has not been invited to the inauguration of his successor, Monday Okpebholo. Obaseki said his government has not been consulted ...

By Emily LaBarge The sprawling PST festival of more than 70 exhibitions doesn’t quite live up to its theme of art and science colliding. But there is a handful of impressive entries.

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