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Isolation
In what ways did isolation lead to
changes in Japanese society?
A Booming Economy
Long periods of stability and peace usually result in
more wealth for a country. In some ways, Edo Japan
had a booming and/or expanding economy.
Kabuki
Kabuki is a form of
theatre. Male
actors played both
male and female
roles. The
productions are
lavish and
sometimes violent.
Sumo
Wrestling
Sumo originated in
ancient times as a
religious performance.
It became a popular
form of entertainment
in Edo Japan.
Bunraku
Bunraku is a
puppet theatre,
using large, almost
life like puppets.
They act out the
ordeals of
separated lovers or
dueling samurai.
Kendo
During the peace and
prosperity of the Edo
period, the emphasis of
Japanese martial arts, such
as kendo, shifted from
teaching the techniques of
how to kill to developing
the person though a well
disciplined life.
Haiku
Haiku was a new poetry
form in the Edo period.
The formal structure of
syllables paints a brief
word picture that offers
insight into life and
nature.