Late 18th Century

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Edo/Tokyo

• Late 18th Century Post Restoration

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Edo 1800
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Edo ? Tokyo 1868 Meiji Restoration
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Government Pre-Restoration
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Shogun Tokugowa. Japan's last shogun, surrenders
power to the emperor in 1868.
Emperor Meiji. Rules Japan along with his
Oligarchy. Renames Edo Tokyo. Moves the
capital from Kyoto to Tokyo, and builds the
Imperial Palace.
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Social Classes

• Ruling Class Samurai, Shogun, Daimyo, Emperor
• Second Class Farmers Large of Population
• Third Class Artisans and craftsman.
• Lowest Class Merchants and Shopkeepers.

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Culture
Large portions of the day dedicated to religious
practices.
Sun Wei Special time of day dedicated to
ancestors
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Religious Influence On Society
Ikegami Honmunji Main temple to one of the
strongest Buddhist orders. Center of religious
worship before and after restoration.
Bhuddism is the most prominent religion. After
restoration Shinto Gods became popular.
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Intellectual Influence
Yushima Jinja. Shinto God who represents
knowledge and power. Very important and
respected god.
Education is very important throughout Japan.
Sending children to school was forbidden for
lower class children before restoration, and
very expensive after.
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Sensoui One of Tokyos oldest buddhist temple
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Kabukiza Theater