From the Edo Period to the Meiji Period: Examining Equality and Equity in the Transformation of Japanese Society — JPN4510.01
In this low-intermediate course, students will examine Japan’s significant social transformations during the Edo and Meiji periods to understand the concepts of equality and equity as perceived by the Japanese people. During the Edo period (1603-1868), Japan maintained a policy of national isolation for approximately 250 years, which contributed to the