Tokugawa Bakufu Collection

Map of Japan in Provinces in time of Iyeyasu, 1903. Creator: Unknown
Map of Japan in Provinces in time of Iyeyasu, 1903. Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616) first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate which ruled Japan from 1600-1868 and is known as the Edo period

Feudal Map of Japan in 1615, (1903). Creator: Unknown
Feudal Map of Japan in 1615, (1903). The feudal period of Japanese history was a time when powerful families (daimyo) and military warlords (shogun) ruled Japan

Feudal Map of Japan between 1564 -73, (1903). Creator: Unknown
Feudal Map of Japan between 1564 -73, (1903). The feudal period of Japanese history was a time when powerful families (daimyo) and military warlords (shogun) ruled Japan

Tokugawa Yoshimune Playing Kemari, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tokugawa Yoshimune Playing Kemari, 1875. Series: Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan. Asukai Masanori Teaching Tokugawa Yoshimune to Play Kemari

The Battle of the Lower Toba at Fushimi in Yamashiro Province, 1874. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Battle of the Lower Toba at Fushimi in Yamashiro Province, 1874

Portraits of the Tokugawa Rulers, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Portraits of the Tokugawa Rulers, 1878

Okubo Hikozaemon Tadanori Rescuing Tokugawa Ieyasu, published in 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Okubo Hikozaemon Tadanori Rescuing Tokugawa Ieyasu, published in 1881. Series: Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan

Oishi Kuranosuke Yoshio, Leader of the Forty-Seven Loyal Retainers, 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oishi Kuranosuke Yoshio, Leader of the Forty-Seven Loyal Retainers, 1881. From A Mirror of Filial Piety in Japan

Tokugawa Ieyasu Examining the Head of Kimura Shigenari at the Battle of Osaka Castle, 1875. From Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan

Egawa Tarozaemon Playing the Koto, 1887. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Egawa Tarozaemon Playing the Koto, 1887. From Lives of Modern People

Tokugawa Ieyasu at the Entrance to a Palace, c1876. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tokugawa Ieyasu at the Entrance to a Palace, c1876. From A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Plan of the Battle of Sekigahara, October 21st 1600, 1903. Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Battle of Sekigahara, October 21st 1600, 1903. On October 21, 1600, troops were deployed on the Nakasendo mountain pass for the Battle of Sekigahara

Feudal Map of Japan between 1573 -83, (1903). Creator: Unknown
Feudal Map of Japan between 1573 -83, (1903). The feudal period of Japanese history was a time when powerful families (daimyo) and military warlords (shogun) ruled Japan

Plan of the Osaka Second or Summer Campaign, 1615. 1903. Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Osaka Second or Summer Campaign, 1615, 1903. The siege of Osaka was a series of battles by the Tokugawa shogunate against the Toyotomi clan

Plan of the Osaka First or Winter Campaign, 1614, 1903. Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Osaka First or Winter Campaign, 1614, 1903. The siege of Osaka was a series of battles by the Tokugawa shogunate against the Toyotomi clan

Tokaido & Nakasendo to illustrate the Sekigahara Campaign, 1903. Creator: Unknown
Tokaido & Nakasendo to illustrate the Sekigahara Campaign, 1903. The Battle of Sekigahara, October 21, 1600 led to establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate

The Martyrs of Japan, c. 1627 / 1628. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Martyrs of Japan, c. 1627/1628

The President and the Japanese Embassy, c1869. Artist: Augustus Robin
The President and the Japanese Embassy, c1869. The Japanese Embassy to the United States was dispatched in 1860 by the Tokugawa shogunate (bakufu)

Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, the greatest ruler of Japan in peace and war, 1907
Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616), the greatest ruler of Japan in peace and war, 1907. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 1, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A

Old Tokyo: the city of Edo, seat of the government of the shoguns for hundreds of years, 1907. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 1, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A

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The Tokugawa Bakufu, also known as the Tokugawa Shogunate, was a period of centralized feudal rule in Japan that lasted from 1603 to 1868. This caption explores various aspects of this era through historical maps and illustrations. Starting with a map of Japan in provinces during the time of Iyeyasu, we get a glimpse into the political landscape at the beginning of the Tokugawa Bakufu. The feudal map from 1615 further highlights how power was distributed among different domains across Japan. To understand one of the pivotal moments in this period, we have a plan depicting the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. This battle solidified Tokugawa Ieyasu's position as shogun and marked the beginning of his reign. Exploring earlier years, we have two feudal maps showcasing Japan between 1573-83 and 1564-73 respectively. These maps provide insights into territorial changes and shifting alliances leading up to Tokugawa's rise to power. Moving on to specific campaigns during his rule, there are plans illustrating both Osaka First or Winter Campaign (1614) and Osaka Second or Summer Campaign (1615). These campaigns were significant conflicts against Toyotomi Hideyori's forces that ultimately secured Tokugawa dominance over all rival factions. In addition to military events, it is important to acknowledge cultural aspects too. A depiction titled "The Martyrs of Japan" by Jacques Callot showcases religious persecution faced by Christians during this period. Shifting focus towards international relations, an artwork called "The President and Japanese Embassy" portrays diplomatic interactions between Japan and foreign powers around c1869 when modernization efforts began under Emperor Meiji. Lastly, we have portraits capturing key figures like Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu himself - renowned for his leadership skills both in times of peace and war. Additionally, an image titled "Old Tokyo.