Abstract

★Step into the World of Fads That Captivated the People of Edo
★A Cultural History of Edo Through Its Fashions and Fads

From fashion and fine dining to hobbies and leisure, the people of the Edo period were keenly attuned to the latest trends. Set in an era when Japanese culture flourished, this book explores the fads and crazes that captivated people across society.

Organized into three chapters—Fashion, Food, and Lifestyle—it examines how each trend emerged and the social phenomena it sparked. Some fads even became so widespread that the authorities issued bans in an attempt to curb them.

Under Japan’s policy of national seclusion, Edo culture developed a distinctive character all its own. Discover the excitement and contagious enthusiasm of an age when new trends could capture the imagination of the public almost overnight.

Author’s Information

Born in Adachi, Tokyo. She is a history personality, historical writer, and researcher of Edo-period customs and culture.