Education and Entertainment in Edo Japan

Exploring the educational landscape of Tokugawa Japan, this chapter dives into the accessibility of schooling for samurai children, focusing on the curriculum of Honkoule academies and the challenges faced by commoners to access education. It also delves into the vibrant entertainment scene of the Edo period, highlighting Kabuki theater, Boonraku puppet theater, Rakugo storytelling, and the social perceptions of licensed districts and sex work during that time.