The Tokugawa period in Japan lasted from 1603 CE to 1868 CE. It was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate, with the capital in Edo, now called Tokyo. This period is known for long-lasting peace and stability.

Society was organized into classes, including samurai, farmers, artisans, and merchants. Cities grew, and culture developed through theater, art, and literature. Japan limited contact with most outside countries during this time.

This isolation policy reduced foreign influence. The period ended in 1868 with the Meiji Restoration, when imperial rule was restored.