Tokugawa Shogunate 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

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

Nichiren's Memorial Day at Ikegami Honganji, 1864 (woodblock print)
6198592 Nichiren's Memorial Day at Ikegami Honganji, 1864 (woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (1786-1865) & Hiroshige II, Utagawa (1829-1869); 35.5x24 cm; The McManus, Dundee

First Day of the Horse at Inari Shrine, Oji, 1864 (woodblock print)
6198591 First Day of the Horse at Inari Shrine, Oji, 1864 (woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (1786-1865) & Hiroshige II, Utagawa (1829-1869); 35x23.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Third Month (Sangatsu), 19th century (woodblock print)
6198674 Third Month (Sangatsu), 19th century (woodblock print) by Kunisada, Gototei (1786-1864); 37.3x25 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Japanese, out of copyright

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 Shogunate, also known as the Edo period, was a significant era in Japanese history. This caption explores various aspects of this time through historical maps and prints. The first image is a map of Japan during the reign of Iyeyasu in 1615. It showcases the country divided into provinces, giving us an insight into its feudal structure at that time. Next, we have a plan depicting the Battle of Sekigahara in October 1600. This battle played a crucial role in establishing Tokugawa rule over Japan and marked the beginning of their shogunate. Moving back further in time to between 1573-83, we see another feudal map illustrating Japan's political landscape during this period. These maps provide valuable information about territorial divisions and power dynamics within the country. Another map from 1564-73 gives us an even earlier glimpse into feudal Japan. Comparing these maps allows us to observe changes and developments over time leading up to the Tokugawa Shogunate. Shifting our focus to specific campaigns during this era, we have plans for both Osaka First (1614) and Second (1615) Campaigns. These battles were pivotal moments where Tokugawa forces sought to consolidate their control over rival factions. To better understand military strategies employed during these campaigns, there is also a depiction of Tokaido & Nakasendo routes related to Sekigahara Campaign. This provides insights into how armies moved across different regions during wartime. Beyond warfare, woodblock prints offer glimpses into daily life during this period. One print captures Nichiren's Memorial Day at Ikegami Honganji temple in 1864 while another depicts festivities on The First Day of Horse at Inari Shrine Oji around the same year. Lastly, we have an intriguing woodblock print from the 19th century showcasing Third Month (Sangatsu).