- The struggle to unite Japan resulted in the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1603.
- The Tokugawa shogunate was a military government that ruled Japan for over 250 years, until 1868.
- Under the Tokugawa shogunate, Japan was unified and centralized, and a period of peace and prosperity was established.
- The Tokugawa shogunate also implemented a number of policies that helped to promote Japanese culture and identity.
Some of the key policies of the Tokugawa shogunate included:
>1. The Sakoku policy: This policy isolated Japan from the outside world, and restricted trade and travel. The Sakoku policy was intended to protect Japan from foreign influence, and it was successful in doing so for over 200 years.
>2. The Feudal system: The feudal system was a system of political and economic organization that was based on the division of land into fiefs. The fiefs were ruled by local lords, who owed allegiance to the shogun. The feudal system helped to maintain order and stability in Japan.
>3. The Bushido code: The Bushido code was a code of conduct for samurai warriors. The Bushido code emphasized loyalty, honor, and courage. The Bushido code helped to create a strong sense of national identity in Japan.
