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The Edo period was a time in Japanese history (1603-1868) when Japan was under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate. It was characterized by relative peace and stability, urbanization, economic growth, strict social hierarchy, isolationist policies towards foreign countries, and flourishing arts and culture.

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