Edo

//**Edo Backround**//

Edo is the ancient name for Tokyo. Edo was around during the reign of the Tokugawa Shoguns. Even though the emperor ruled in Kyoto, The center of power, government, the economy and social life was Edo, where the Shogun lived and ruled the country of Japan. For most Japanese, Edo is more than just a historical city. It represents nearly all of what the Japanese call "traditional culture".


 * //Edo's History//**

Edo castle was choosen by Tokugawa Ieyasu to be the center of his control in Edo. The Edo Castle is also commonly called Chiyoda Castle. AsTokugawa's power grew, so did the castle and town around him. This castle turned out top be the largest castle in the world. The castle, unfortunatly,burned down in 1657 by the Great Meireki fire. Nojo Castle was also a historical place built by Tokugawa Ieyasu which burned down in the same fire. Nojo Castle was a home for the samurai warriors.