David Howell, professor, Japanese History, East Asian Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University
Step into the classical Edo period, considered the pinnacle of Japanese history and culture. Characterized by a militarized society at peace, foreign isolation and the strict social order imposed by the samurai ruling class, the era evolved into a period of splendor and innovation in the arts.

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