17th-century Japan

17th-century Japan was a period of stability and change, marking the start of the Edo era under the Tokugawa shogunate. The country unified after centuries of feudal conflict, establishing a strict social order and isolationist policies that limited foreign influence. Art, culture, and urban life flourished in cities like Edo (Tokyo), while samurai upheld their status. Peace and stability allowed economic growth, but also imposed rigid social classes. This era set the foundation for Japan’s modernization and preserved traditional Japanese culture for centuries.