Nagaya (長屋, lit. 'longhouse') is a type of Japanese rowhouse that was typical during the Edo period (1603–1868). [1] A nagaya was a long housing complex under the same ridge, one or …

Edo Castle (江戸城, Edo-jō) is a flatland castle that was built in 1457 by Ōta Dōkan in Edo, Toshima District, Musashi Province. [1] . In modern times it is part of the Tokyo Imperial …

Experience a restored home and agricultural compound from 18th-century Japan that provides a glimpse into rural life some 300 years ago. Built around 1700, this 3,000-square-foot residence …

Jan 2, 2021 · The Edo period (the 17th to mid-19th centuries) greatly shaped Japanese architecture. Simple, dignified, and beautiful; the structures created during this time can even …

Jun 6, 2022 · The emphasis in Edo architecture on stewardship of nature, rather than dominion over it, has become increasingly important to modern architects the world over. As society …

The Edo period (江戸時代, Edo jidai), also known as the Tokugawa period (徳川時代, Tokugawa jidai), is the period between 1600 or 1603 and 1868 [1] in the history of Japan, when the …

Japanese architecture - Tokugawa, Edo, Shinto: At the death of the Momoyama leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1598, his five-year-old son, Hideyori, inherited nominal rule, but true power was …

Nov 20, 2022 · Edo Castle was a large castle built by the Tokugawa family in 17th-century Japan. It served as their seat of government for more than 260 years. After the Meiji Restoration of …

For 260 years, Edo Castle was home to the powerful Tokugawa shoguns, making it the center of Japan's politics and much intrigue as well. Now the site houses the Imperial Family's palace …

Apr 30, 2021 · The earliest kominka homes were built over 300 years ago and can be traced back as far as the Edo period (1603 - 1868). Both practical and beautiful, traditional Japanese …