Tokyo Prequel: Tokugawa Shogunate and Edo Castle

This book provides a vivid and detailed explanation of the important places and features of Tokyo during the period known as "Edo" and the history of how Tokyo developed from Edo Castle to what it is today. It tells the origin and growth history of a city and explores the historical genes of Tokyo, a charming city. The book is divided into seven chapters, dividing Tokyo into six areas, describing the history, architecture, culture, etc. Of the area respectively. The author has a good grasp of Tokyo's scenery, history and culture, and the content is rich and interesting. In addition, the book selects a large number of exquisite illustrations, combined with many diaries, travel guides and woodblock prints, to introduce important places and features of Tokyo during the Tokugawa shogunate period, including the bridge in the center of the city, the shogun's huge castle, luxurious Buddhist temples, taverns, etc.