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Ieyasu solves problem of succession
Ieyasu helps solve the succession issues by declaring rule to be hereditary. He declared his family the ruling family in 1603, and this lasted until 1867. -
Female actresses banned from theater
Female actresses were banned from theater, and therefore men started having to play female roles. This was a result of the shogun's concern for public order. -
Ban of European missionaries' existence in Japan
The Japanese are concerned about Christianity and the European influence, and therefore they send away all the European missionaries. -
Kabuki (type of theater) appeared and became wildy popular
A new form of theater called Kabuki appeared. This new Kabuki type of theater had a unique stage layout allowing the actors to enter and exit the stage from many different directions. The stage also allowed the actors to move closer to the audience which created a different effect. -
Political Peace
A time of peace and successful agriculture allowed the population in Japan to grow from ten million to thirty million in just 150 years. -
Ban on foreign books lifted
The ban of foreign books was lifted which allowed Dutch texts about science, geography and medicine to be translated and circulate to spread knowledge throughout Japan. -
Japanese-Dutch Dictionary
A Japanese-Dutch dictionary appeared as a result of the existence of Dutch traders in Japan. -
"Great Learning for Females" (Confucianism)
“Great Learning for Females” became popular, it emphasized Confucianism in a way that was more easily understood by common people.
