The Edo Period: A Time of Peace and Cultural Flourishing in Japan (1603-1868)

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The Edo Period: A Time of Peace and Cultural Flourishing in Japan (1603-1868)

Sleep With History

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1 month ago

The Edo Period: A Time of Peace and Cultural Flourishing in Japan (1603-1868)

As twilight deepens across an ancient Japan, we transport ourselves to the Edo period, an era of whispered calm settled beneath the watchful reign of the Tokugawa shogunate. Amidst this backdrop of societal stasis and sequestered splendor, the pulse of culture beats subtly yet resoundingly through ukiyo-e art, Kabuki theater, and the distilled brevity of haiku. Our journey through these tranquil centuries reveals a landscape meticulously woven with the threads of peace, isolation, and unprecedented cultural flowering. Let us wander the lamp-lit streets of old Edo, where the delicate dance of shadow and light crafts a world both confined and boundlessly rich. This episode is hosted by Daniel Clark. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm