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This period marks Japan's Edo era of peace, isolation, urban development, and distinctive cultural flourishing under Tokugawa rule. The Edo Period (1603-1868) represents a distinctive era in Japanese history characterized by political stability under Tokugawa shogunate rule, a strictly enforced social hierarchy, and a deliberate policy of national isolation (sakoku). Despite limited foreign contact, this period witnessed remarkable urban development, particularly in Edo (modern Tokyo), which grew into one of the world's largest cities. Cultural achievements flourished including ukiyo-e woodblock prints, kabuki theater, haiku poetry, and distinctive architectural styles. The merchant class gained economic influence despite their low social status, while samurai gradually transformed from warriors to bureaucrats during this extended period of peace before Japan's eventual forced opening to Western influence.

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