Establishment of the Tokugawa Shogunate
- When
- 1603
- Where
- Unspecified
- Episodes
- 1
On March 24, 1603, Tokugawa Ieyasu received the title of shōgun from Emperor Go-Yōzei. The Tokugawa clan subsequently governed Japan from Edo Castle in the eastern city of Edo, establishing the military government that defined the Edo period.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. The Tokugawa shogunate was established by Tokugawa Ieyasu following his victory at the Battle of Sekigahara. This event ended the civil wars of the Sengoku period, which had occurred after the collapse of the Ashikaga shogunate.
Imperial Appointment. On March 24, 1603, Tokugawa Ieyasu received the title of shōgun from Emperor Go-Yōzei. The resulting Tokugawa shogunate was the third shogunal government in Japanese history, following the Kamakura and Ashikaga governments.
Governance Structure. The Tokugawa clan governed Japan from Edo Castle in the eastern city of Edo. This military government, also known as the Edo shogunate, ruled during the Edo period from 1603 to 1868.
People involved
- Tokugawa Ieyasu · First Shogun
- Emperor Go-Yōzei · Imperial Grantor
Sources
- Tokugawa Ieyasu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
- Tokugawa shogunate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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