Where was the headquarters of the samurai?

They were in Edo (modern day Tokyo).

Did you know that Japan closed its ports in 1635?

How long was the Edo period?

It was 400 years.

Who created the kabuki theater?

Okuni created the theater.

When did Okuni create the theater?

He created the theater in 1603.

Who performed in the Kabuki theater?

Women performed in the kabuki theater.

What kind of plays did kabuki perform?

The three main categories of kabuki play are jidaimono (early historical and legendary stories), sewamono (contemporary tales post-1600) and shosagoto (dance dramas).

When did the art of ukiyo-e start?

The art started in 1620.

What did ukiyo-e mean?

pictures of the floating world.

Where did the ukiyo-e develop?

It developed in Edo city.

When did the Ukiyo-e art develop?

It developed in the Edo period

When did the religious ban start?

It started in 1614.

What happened to Christians?

They will be executed publicly if they did not escape.

What did the Samurai do in the Edo period?

They wrestled in the Edo period.

What is a synonym of Edo period?

Tokugawa is the synonym.

What does Tōkaidō mean in Japanese?

Tōkaidō means Eastern Sea Road.

What is Tōkaidō?

It is a series of paints made by Utagawa.

What are geishas?

Geishas are a class of female Japanese performing artists and entertainers trained in traditional Japanese performing arts styles, such as dance, music and singing, as well as being proficient conversationalists and hosts.

Is geisha respected?

Geishas are very highly respected.

Do geishas sleep with clients?

Some geishas would sleep with their customers.

Can you become a geisha?

Yes, you can become a geisha.