+The Edo Period (1603–1868) marked an era of remarkable peace and isolation in [Japan](/wiki/japan), under the unified rule of the [Tokugawa Shogunate](/wiki/tokugawa_shogunate). This long period fostered a distinct urban culture, a thriving merchant class, and the development of unique art forms and social structures.
+## See also
+- [Samurai](/wiki/samurai)
+- [Ukiyo-e](/wiki/ukiyo-e)
+- [Meiji Restoration](/wiki/meiji_restoration)