They supported the arts in Edo Japan because they didn't need to fight anymore. So instead of gaining respect and power through acquiring land, they gained it through acquiring beautiful art. They wanted to have the nicest houses and the most elaborate gardens as a way to gain prestige.
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Edo
Edo. When Emperor Meiji moved Japan's capital from Kyoto to Edo, he named it Tokyo. Before Kyoto, Nara was the ancient capital of Japan.
Edo is the ancient name of Tokyo.
Edo was the original name of tokyo, so it was in Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Oda Nobunaga - Began the process of the unification of Japan. This process would eventually lead to the end of the Sengoku Jidai (Warring States Period). Tokugawa Ieyasu - He was the third of the "Great unifiers of Japan." His establishment of the Tokugawa Bakufu ushered in what is known as the Edo Period, which would last until 1868.
Christine Guth has written: 'Art of Edo Japan' -- subject(s): Art, Japanese, Japanese Art 'Japanese Art of the Edo Period' 'The arts of Shinto' -- subject(s): Shinto Art
Edo is now called Tokyo, Japan.
Oda Nobunaga - Began the process of the unification of Japan. This process would eventually lead to the end of the Sengoku Jidai (Warring States Period). Tokugawa Ieyasu - He was the third of the "Great unifiers of Japan." His establishment of the Tokugawa Bakufu ushered in what is known as the Edo Period, which would last until 1868.
Edo Mita was born on May 8, 1908, in Japan.
Edo was the capital of Japan during the Tokugawa Period. It is now known as Tokyo.