The Meiji Restoration was a period of rapid modernization and westernization in Japan following the overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1868.
Shōgun Summary
Shōgun” by James Clavell is an epic historical novel set in feudal Japan, exploring the clash of cultures and power struggles during the 17th century.
Edo period Explained
The Edo period was a time of peace, isolation, and cultural flourishing in Japan from 1603 to 1868.