Everyday Life in Traditional Japan - (Tuttle Classics) by Charles J Dunn (Paperback)

Everyday Life in Traditional Japan is a vividly illustrated portrait of life under the shogun, offering detailed descriptions and over 100 illustrations of samurai, priests, farmers, courtiers, actors, and outcasts.

This comprehensive guide provides an informed picture of the history of Japan, describing how each class lived, their food, clothing, and houses; their beliefs and fears.

The book concludes with a lively account of everyday life in the capital city of Edo (present-day Tokyo).

With its rich details and informative illustrations, this book is an essential volume for anyone researching Japanese history, particularly those interested in traditional martial arts (kobudo) seeking to understand the society from which it sprang.