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In 1603, however, Tokugawa Ieyasu completed this task and established the Tokugawa shogunate—or bakufu—which would rule in the emperor's name for 265 years. Life in Tokugawa Japan was peaceful but heavily controlled by the shogunal government, but after a century of chaotic warfare, the peace was a much-needed respite.
- How long did the Tokugawa bakufu serve as the main government of Japan?
- Who ruled Japan for 700 years?
- Who ruled Japan for 250 years?
- When did the bakufu system start?
How long did the Tokugawa bakufu serve as the main government of Japan?
The Tokugawa shogunate (/ˌtɒkuːˈɡɑːwə/, Japanese 徳川幕府 Tokugawa bakufu), also known as the Edo shogunate (江戸幕府, Edo bakufu), was the military government of Japan during the Edo period from 1603 to 1868.
Who ruled Japan for 700 years?
Minamoto Yoritomo, (born 1147, Japan—died February 9, 1199, Kamakura), founder of the bakufu, or shogunate, a system whereby feudal lords ruled Japan for 700 years.
Who ruled Japan for 250 years?
Tokugawa Ieyasu's dynasty of shoguns presided over 250 years of peace and prosperity in Japan, including the rise of a new merchant class and increasing urbanization. They also closed off Japanese society to Western influences.
When did the bakufu system start?
On August 21, 1192, Minamoto Yorimoto was appointed as a shogun, or military leader, in Kamakura, Japan. Yorimoto established Japan's first military government, or bakufu, called the Kamakura shogunate.
