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Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan, The ninth Shogun visited the newly build Shimizu's house by Toshimitsu. Stock Photo

RMPPXH4P–Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan, The ninth Shogun visited the newly build Shimizu's house by Toshimitsu.

Japan: Crest of the Tokugawa Clan, rulers of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1600-1868). The Tokugawa clan was a powerful daimyo family. They are nominally descended from Emperor Seiwa (850–880) and were a branch of the Minamoto clan by the Nitta clan. The clan rose to power at the end of the Sengoku period, and to the end of the Edo period they ruled Japan as shoguns. In all, there were fifteen Tokugawa shoguns. Their dominance was so strong that some history books use the term 'Tokugawa era' instead of 'Edo period'. The clan's crest, known in Japanese as a mon, is the triple asarum or wild ginger. Stock Photo

RM2B0169A–Japan: Crest of the Tokugawa Clan, rulers of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1600-1868). The Tokugawa clan was a powerful daimyo family. They are nominally descended from Emperor Seiwa (850–880) and were a branch of the Minamoto clan by the Nitta clan. The clan rose to power at the end of the Sengoku period, and to the end of the Edo period they ruled Japan as shoguns. In all, there were fifteen Tokugawa shoguns. Their dominance was so strong that some history books use the term 'Tokugawa era' instead of 'Edo period'. The clan's crest, known in Japanese as a mon, is the triple asarum or wild ginger.

Prince Tokugawa, Photograph shows Tokugawa lemasa (lyemosa) (1884-1963), the head of the Tokugawa clan in Japan., between ca. 1915 and ca. 1920, Glass negatives, 1 negative: glass Stock Photo

RM2WRCB13–Prince Tokugawa, Photograph shows Tokugawa lemasa (lyemosa) (1884-1963), the head of the Tokugawa clan in Japan., between ca. 1915 and ca. 1920, Glass negatives, 1 negative: glass

Japan: The siege of Osaka Castle (1615). A commercial newssheet of the Edo period reporting the fall of Osaka Castle, early 17th century. The Siege of Osaka was a series of battles undertaken by the Tokugawa shogunate against the Toyotomi clan, ending in that clan's destruction. Divided into two stages (Winter Campaign and Summer Campaign), and lasting from 1614 to 1615, the siege put an end to the last major armed opposition to the shogunate's establishment. The end of the conflict is sometimes called the Genna Armistice (Genna Enbu), because the era name was changed from Keichō to Genna. Stock Photo

RM2B016F6–Japan: The siege of Osaka Castle (1615). A commercial newssheet of the Edo period reporting the fall of Osaka Castle, early 17th century. The Siege of Osaka was a series of battles undertaken by the Tokugawa shogunate against the Toyotomi clan, ending in that clan's destruction. Divided into two stages (Winter Campaign and Summer Campaign), and lasting from 1614 to 1615, the siege put an end to the last major armed opposition to the shogunate's establishment. The end of the conflict is sometimes called the Genna Armistice (Genna Enbu), because the era name was changed from Keichō to Genna.

[ 1890s Japan - Nagoya Castle ] — The honmaru (main enclosure) and the small tower of Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The castle was the home base of the Owari Tokugawa clan, which ruled Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). The castle was built between 1610 and 1619. It was destroyed by a US bombing raid in 1945. In 1959, a replica made of concrete was built. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo

RMPH0ERG–[ 1890s Japan - Nagoya Castle ] — The honmaru (main enclosure) and the small tower of Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The castle was the home base of the Owari Tokugawa clan, which ruled Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). The castle was built between 1610 and 1619. It was destroyed by a US bombing raid in 1945. In 1959, a replica made of concrete was built. 19th century vintage albumen photograph.

The Mitsuba Aoi or triple hollyhock family crest of the famous Tokugawa clan the powerful daimyo and last shogun of Japan Stock Photo

RMBCDYJ9–The Mitsuba Aoi or triple hollyhock family crest of the famous Tokugawa clan the powerful daimyo and last shogun of Japan

[ 1890s Japan - Nagoya Castle ] — The honmaru (main enclosure) of Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The castle was the home base of the Owari Tokugawa clan, which ruled Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). The castle was built between 1610 and 1619. It was destroyed by a US bombing raid in 1945. In 1959, a replica made of concrete was built. 19th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RMW33E4J–[ 1890s Japan - Nagoya Castle ] — The honmaru (main enclosure) of Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The castle was the home base of the Owari Tokugawa clan, which ruled Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). The castle was built between 1610 and 1619. It was destroyed by a US bombing raid in 1945. In 1959, a replica made of concrete was built. 19th century vintage glass slide.

White paper chochin lantern with Tokugawa clan family crest 'mitsuba aoi' or 'maruni mitsu aoi' (three-leaf hollyhock in circle) Stock Photo

RMD3RTFK–White paper chochin lantern with Tokugawa clan family crest 'mitsuba aoi' or 'maruni mitsu aoi' (three-leaf hollyhock in circle)

[ 1890s Japan - Nagoya Castle ] — Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The castle was the home base of the Owari Tokugawa clan, which ruled Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). The castle was built between 1610 and 1619. It was destroyed by a US bombing raid in 1945 (Showa 20). In 1959 (Showa 34), a replica made of concrete was built. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo

RMW48YP3–[ 1890s Japan - Nagoya Castle ] — Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The castle was the home base of the Owari Tokugawa clan, which ruled Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). The castle was built between 1610 and 1619. It was destroyed by a US bombing raid in 1945 (Showa 20). In 1959 (Showa 34), a replica made of concrete was built. 19th century vintage albumen photograph.

Koyasan, Koya, Ito District, Wakayama, Japan, 2022/03/05 , Tokugawa Clan Mausoleum. From grandfather to son. Set apart from the other religious sites Stock Photo

RF2J9JHBP–Koyasan, Koya, Ito District, Wakayama, Japan, 2022/03/05 , Tokugawa Clan Mausoleum. From grandfather to son. Set apart from the other religious sites

RMW13JH7–[ 1890s Japan - Nagoya Castle ] — The honmaru (main enclosure) and the small tower of Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The castle was the home base of the Owari Tokugawa clan, which ruled Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). The castle was built between 1610 and 1619. It was destroyed by a US bombing raid in 1945. In 1959, a replica made of concrete was built. 19th century vintage albumen photograph.

RM2WDP1E3–Tokugawa Family Crest

RM2BMYDHN–[ 1890s Japan - Nagoya Castle ] — The honmaru (main enclosure) and the small tower of Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The castle was the home base of the Owari Tokugawa clan, which ruled Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868), and was built between 1610 and 1619. From a series of glass slides published (but not photographed) by Scottish photographer George Washington Wilson (1823–1893). Wilson’s firm was one of the largest publishers of photographic prints in the world. 19th century vintage glass slide.

Torii Kyoemon (or Yaemon) Katsutaga Standing by a Moat, 1875. Series: Exploits of the Tokugawa Clan. Stock Photo

RM2T6CW4A–Torii Kyoemon (or Yaemon) Katsutaga Standing by a Moat, 1875. Series: Exploits of the Tokugawa Clan.

Samurai helmet (kabuto) decorated with curls, owned by the Owari Tokugawa clan, Edo period, 17th century Stock Photo

RF2A11F21–Samurai helmet (kabuto) decorated with curls, owned by the Owari Tokugawa clan, Edo period, 17th century

Portraits of the generations of the Tokugawa clan. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (Japan, 1839-1892). Japan, circa 1878. Prints; woodblocks. Triptych; color woodblock prints Stock Photo

RM2J04FJ5–Portraits of the generations of the Tokugawa clan. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (Japan, 1839-1892). Japan, circa 1878. Prints; woodblocks. Triptych; color woodblock prints

An antique paiting on wood of the Siege of Osaka Castle during the wars between the Tokugawa shogunate and the Toyotomi clan. The paiting shows 5071 people and 21 generals Stock Photo

RM2HGC93R–An antique paiting on wood of the Siege of Osaka Castle during the wars between the Tokugawa shogunate and the Toyotomi clan. The paiting shows 5071 people and 21 generals

ESPADE de Samurai or Katana (1846). Espadda. Chounsai Tsuna Toshi is an important teacher of the Shinshinto Kouka San Nen Shi Gatsu Jitsu period (one day of the fourth month of the third year of the Kouka era, April 1846). The Aoi Gô Mon Heraldic emblem is a branch of the Tokugawa clan, founded by the Tokugawa shogún, Iyeyasu in the seventeenth century. Garrison formed by a wooden handle, covered with silver placites stamped with the emblem 'Ao Gô Mon'. This decoration is repeated in the 'saya' pod, performed in the same way. The guard, called 'Tsuba', is made in overdied silver, in which a wo Stock Photo

RM2JG4KHY–ESPADE de Samurai or Katana (1846). Espadda. Chounsai Tsuna Toshi is an important teacher of the Shinshinto Kouka San Nen Shi Gatsu Jitsu period (one day of the fourth month of the third year of the Kouka era, April 1846). The Aoi Gô Mon Heraldic emblem is a branch of the Tokugawa clan, founded by the Tokugawa shogún, Iyeyasu in the seventeenth century. Garrison formed by a wooden handle, covered with silver placites stamped with the emblem 'Ao Gô Mon'. This decoration is repeated in the 'saya' pod, performed in the same way. The guard, called 'Tsuba', is made in overdied silver, in which a wo

Tokugawas clan crest, the triple hollyhock or wild ginger as a golden emblem in the front tiles of roofs in Nikkos Tosho-gu, Japan October 2018 Stock Photo

RFW5AAX2–Tokugawas clan crest, the triple hollyhock or wild ginger as a golden emblem in the front tiles of roofs in Nikkos Tosho-gu, Japan October 2018

Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan, Conference between Commodore Matthew C. Perry and Shogun Tokugawa Iesada by Toshimitsu. Stock Photo

RMPPXH4N–Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan, Conference between Commodore Matthew C. Perry and Shogun Tokugawa Iesada by Toshimitsu.

Tokyo, Japan - December 09, 2015: Japanese zojoji temple near the Tokyo tower . Zojo-ji is notable for its relationship with the Tokugawa clan, the ru Stock Photo

RM2F7JMP9–Tokyo, Japan - December 09, 2015: Japanese zojoji temple near the Tokyo tower . Zojo-ji is notable for its relationship with the Tokugawa clan, the ru

RM2WRC638–Prince Tokugawa, Photograph shows Tokugawa lemasa (lyemosa) (1884-1963), the head of the Tokugawa clan in Japan., between ca. 1915 and ca. 1920, Glass negatives, 1 negative: glass

Japan: 'The Siege of Osaka Castle'. Folding screen painting, 17th century. The Siege of Osaka was a series of battles undertaken by the Tokugawa shogunate against the Toyotomi clan, ending in that clan's destruction. Divided into two stages (Winter Campaign and Summer Campaign), and lasting from 1614 to 1615, the siege put an end to the last major armed opposition to the shogunate's establishment. The end of the conflict is sometimes called the Genna Armistice (Genna Enbu), because the era name was changed from Keichō to Genna immediately following the siege. Stock Photo

RM2B016F5–Japan: 'The Siege of Osaka Castle'. Folding screen painting, 17th century. The Siege of Osaka was a series of battles undertaken by the Tokugawa shogunate against the Toyotomi clan, ending in that clan's destruction. Divided into two stages (Winter Campaign and Summer Campaign), and lasting from 1614 to 1615, the siege put an end to the last major armed opposition to the shogunate's establishment. The end of the conflict is sometimes called the Genna Armistice (Genna Enbu), because the era name was changed from Keichō to Genna immediately following the siege.

Japanese traditional grey roof tile as background with Tokugawa ancient clan symbol Stock Photo

RF2X6819M–Japanese traditional grey roof tile as background with Tokugawa ancient clan symbol

Japan: Lady Ohatsu (1570 - 30 September 1633), wife of Kyogoku Takatsugu. Hanging scroll painting, 17th century. Ohatsu or Ohatsu-no-kata was a prominently placed figure in the late Sengoku period. In 1587 she married Kyōgoku Takatsugu, a daimyo in Omi province, holding Ōtsu castle for the Toyotomi clan. After her husband's death in 1609, Ohatsu remained abreast of the political intrigues of her day. Ohatsu's close family ties to both the Toyotomi clan and the Tokugawa clan uniquely positioned her to serve as an intermediary between the rivals until 1615, when the Toyotomi were wiped out. Stock Photo

RM2B016DC–Japan: Lady Ohatsu (1570 - 30 September 1633), wife of Kyogoku Takatsugu. Hanging scroll painting, 17th century. Ohatsu or Ohatsu-no-kata was a prominently placed figure in the late Sengoku period. In 1587 she married Kyōgoku Takatsugu, a daimyo in Omi province, holding Ōtsu castle for the Toyotomi clan. After her husband's death in 1609, Ohatsu remained abreast of the political intrigues of her day. Ohatsu's close family ties to both the Toyotomi clan and the Tokugawa clan uniquely positioned her to serve as an intermediary between the rivals until 1615, when the Toyotomi were wiped out.

Tokyo, Japan - Jizo Statues at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan. Zojoji Temple is notable for its relationship with the Tokugawa clan. Stock Photo

RF2CCG8CF–Tokyo, Japan - Jizo Statues at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan. Zojoji Temple is notable for its relationship with the Tokugawa clan.

Fragment of a broadsheet sold in the streets of Yedo in 1615, announcing the fall of Osaka Castle. The siege of Osaka was a series of battles undertaken by the Japanese Tokugawa shogunate against the Toyotomi clan, and ending in that clan's destruction Stock Photo

RM2K08BX4–Fragment of a broadsheet sold in the streets of Yedo in 1615, announcing the fall of Osaka Castle. The siege of Osaka was a series of battles undertaken by the Japanese Tokugawa shogunate against the Toyotomi clan, and ending in that clan's destruction

Umoregi-no-ya, where Naosuke Ii (1815-1860), the 13th load of Hikone domain and top official of Tokugawa Shogunate, spent his younger days in Hikone. Stock Photo

RM2YTB902–Umoregi-no-ya, where Naosuke Ii (1815-1860), the 13th load of Hikone domain and top official of Tokugawa Shogunate, spent his younger days in Hikone.

RF2J9JH50–Koyasan, Koya, Ito District, Wakayama, Japan, 2022/03/05 , Tokugawa Clan Mausoleum. From grandfather to son. Set apart from the other religious sites

. English: 'Tycoon's Palace, Osaka' [Japan] No. 12 of 51 (PAJ2051 - PAJ2101): inscribed by the artist on the album page, as title, and dated '1/68'. 'Tycoon' (great lord) was originally an alternative Japanese term for describing the shogun to foreigners. In 1615 the Castle of Osaka fell to assault by the founding father of the shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu, when the Toyotomi clan who began its construction in 1583 were extinguished as a political power. It was originally a stone structure: the outer walls, moat and a great deal else were substantially completed under Tokugawa rule in the 1620s, Stock Photo

RMP036BN–. English: 'Tycoon's Palace, Osaka' [Japan] No. 12 of 51 (PAJ2051 - PAJ2101): inscribed by the artist on the album page, as title, and dated '1/68'. 'Tycoon' (great lord) was originally an alternative Japanese term for describing the shogun to foreigners. In 1615 the Castle of Osaka fell to assault by the founding father of the shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu, when the Toyotomi clan who began its construction in 1583 were extinguished as a political power. It was originally a stone structure: the outer walls, moat and a great deal else were substantially completed under Tokugawa rule in the 1620s,

The cemetery behind the Great Hall in Zojoji, where Tokugawa shoguns were buried, Tokyo, Minato ward, Japan. Stock Photo

RF2XC80XP–The cemetery behind the Great Hall in Zojoji, where Tokugawa shoguns were buried, Tokyo, Minato ward, Japan.

Inside the Shushoin Temple of the Hokkeshu sect decorated with gilded walls, gold chandeliers, curtains with the Tokugawa clan emblem and phoenix, lot Stock Photo

RF2A9A49A–Inside the Shushoin Temple of the Hokkeshu sect decorated with gilded walls, gold chandeliers, curtains with the Tokugawa clan emblem and phoenix, lot

Tokugawa Tsunayoshi Visiting Nikko Shrine, 1875. From Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan. Stock Photo

RM2T1DFFT–Tokugawa Tsunayoshi Visiting Nikko Shrine, 1875. From Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan.

Samurai armor with white lacing and helmet decorated with curls, owned by the Owari Tokugawa clan, Edo period, 17th century Stock Photo

RF2A11ERB–Samurai armor with white lacing and helmet decorated with curls, owned by the Owari Tokugawa clan, Edo period, 17th century

Japanese Prince Adept At Evading Reporters -- Prince Tokugawa, Japanese delegates to the Aris ***** has created more interest among the conference newspaper ***** than any other Foreign delegate largely because he is so silent. The reporters have tried in vain to get some statement which would be of news value but he is too much of a diplomat to say anything that he does not wise to. In fact he is a master in his line. November 30, 1921. Stock Photo

RM2HX581B–Japanese Prince Adept At Evading Reporters -- Prince Tokugawa, Japanese delegates to the Aris ***** has created more interest among the conference newspaper ***** than any other Foreign delegate largely because he is so silent. The reporters have tried in vain to get some statement which would be of news value but he is too much of a diplomat to say anything that he does not wise to. In fact he is a master in his line. November 30, 1921.

Memories . s ago ! Meantime, although there was no great outward show politically,the underground fires of revolution were silently gathering strength.The Tycoon had resigned his office—in fact abolished it—thoughhe still in some inconsistent way claimed to be conducting affairs,and of course remained at the head of the Tokugawa clan. TheDaimios, with Satsuma, Choshiu and Tosa at their head, were saidto be arming, and even to have established a camp at Osaka. TheTosa people asserted that the Tycoon, in his resignation, had onlyfollowed the advice contained in a memorial from their clan, datedi Stock Photo

RM2AXA1CE–Memories . s ago ! Meantime, although there was no great outward show politically,the underground fires of revolution were silently gathering strength.The Tycoon had resigned his office—in fact abolished it—thoughhe still in some inconsistent way claimed to be conducting affairs,and of course remained at the head of the Tokugawa clan. TheDaimios, with Satsuma, Choshiu and Tosa at their head, were saidto be arming, and even to have established a camp at Osaka. TheTosa people asserted that the Tycoon, in his resignation, had onlyfollowed the advice contained in a memorial from their clan, datedi

Tokugawa Family Mausoleum on Koyasan (Mt. Koya), dedicated to the first Tokugawa shogun Ieyasu, Wakayama prefecture, Japan Stock Photo

RF2CCJHKF–Tokugawa Family Mausoleum on Koyasan (Mt. Koya), dedicated to the first Tokugawa shogun Ieyasu, Wakayama prefecture, Japan

Splendering tradtional artwork with rich details on bronze temple or shrine lanterns captured in a close up image, Tosho-gu Nikko Japan October 2018 Stock Photo

RFW5AB68–Splendering tradtional artwork with rich details on bronze temple or shrine lanterns captured in a close up image, Tosho-gu Nikko Japan October 2018

Hojo Castle Odawara Kanagawa Japan. Hojo Clan controlled castle to 1590, when Heideyoshi defeated the Hojo. Castle was given to Tokugawa Ieyasu. Cast Stock Photo

RF2WB78PW–Hojo Castle Odawara Kanagawa Japan. Hojo Clan controlled castle to 1590, when Heideyoshi defeated the Hojo. Castle was given to Tokugawa Ieyasu. Cast

RM2F7JMHY–Tokyo, Japan - December 09, 2015: Japanese zojoji temple near the Tokyo tower . Zojo-ji is notable for its relationship with the Tokugawa clan, the ru

Roof tile of Tokiwagi-mon Gate, Odawara Castle Park, Odawara City, Kanagawa, Japan. Mitubaoi design (family crest of Tokugawa family) is seen. Stock Photo

RM2HFJPXG–Roof tile of Tokiwagi-mon Gate, Odawara Castle Park, Odawara City, Kanagawa, Japan. Mitubaoi design (family crest of Tokugawa family) is seen.

RM2F7JNXR–Tokyo, Japan - December 09, 2015: Japanese zojoji temple near the Tokyo tower . Zojo-ji is notable for its relationship with the Tokugawa clan, the ru

RM2JTFAPE–haiden worship hall

RM2B016DD–Japan: Lady Ohatsu (1570 - 30 September 1633), wife of Kyogoku Takatsugu. Hanging scroll painting, 17th century. Ohatsu or Ohatsu-no-kata was a prominently placed figure in the late Sengoku period. In 1587 she married Kyōgoku Takatsugu, a daimyo in Omi province, holding Ōtsu castle for the Toyotomi clan. After her husband's death in 1609, Ohatsu remained abreast of the political intrigues of her day. Ohatsu's close family ties to both the Toyotomi clan and the Tokugawa clan uniquely positioned her to serve as an intermediary between the rivals until 1615, when the Toyotomi were wiped out.

RF2CCG8B9–Tokyo, Japan - Jizo Statues at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan. Zojoji Temple is notable for its relationship with the Tokugawa clan.

Sakakibara Yasumasa (1548-1606) was a daimyo of the late Sengoku and early Edo Period serving under the Tokugawa clan. Yasumasa was considered one of the Tokugawa clan's greatest military commanders, and was labeled as one of its 'Four Guardian Kings' (Tokugawa-shitenno), bearing the court title of 'Shikibu-Sho'. Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1536/1538-1598) was a preeminent daimyo of the same era, and regarded as Japan's second 'great unifier'. He brought about the end of the Warring States Period, and ruled during a preiod known as the Momoyama Period, named after Hideyoshi's castle. Japan went thro Stock Photo

RM2B036P1–Sakakibara Yasumasa (1548-1606) was a daimyo of the late Sengoku and early Edo Period serving under the Tokugawa clan. Yasumasa was considered one of the Tokugawa clan's greatest military commanders, and was labeled as one of its 'Four Guardian Kings' (Tokugawa-shitenno), bearing the court title of 'Shikibu-Sho'. Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1536/1538-1598) was a preeminent daimyo of the same era, and regarded as Japan's second 'great unifier'. He brought about the end of the Warring States Period, and ruled during a preiod known as the Momoyama Period, named after Hideyoshi's castle. Japan went thro

The Drum Tower at Nishi Honganji Temple in Kyoto is where the Shinsengumi clan stayed during the final days of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Japan. Stock Photo

RM2YNFY89–The Drum Tower at Nishi Honganji Temple in Kyoto is where the Shinsengumi clan stayed during the final days of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Japan.

RF2J9JH3T–Koyasan, Koya, Ito District, Wakayama, Japan, 2022/03/05 , Tokugawa Clan Mausoleum. From grandfather to son. Set apart from the other religious sites

Japan: 'Sekigahara Kassen Byobu'. Folding screen painting, 19th century. The Battle of Sekigahara, popularly known as Tenka Wakeme no Tatakai or 'the Battle for the Sundered Realm', was a decisive battle on October 21, 1600, which cleared the path to the Shogunate for Tokugawa Ieyasu. Though it would take three more years for Ieyasu to consolidate his position of power over the Toyotomi clan and the daimyo, Sekigahara is widely considered to be the unofficial beginning of the Tokugawa bakufu, the last shogunate to control Japan. Stock Photo

RM2B016EY–Japan: 'Sekigahara Kassen Byobu'. Folding screen painting, 19th century. The Battle of Sekigahara, popularly known as Tenka Wakeme no Tatakai or 'the Battle for the Sundered Realm', was a decisive battle on October 21, 1600, which cleared the path to the Shogunate for Tokugawa Ieyasu. Though it would take three more years for Ieyasu to consolidate his position of power over the Toyotomi clan and the daimyo, Sekigahara is widely considered to be the unofficial beginning of the Tokugawa bakufu, the last shogunate to control Japan.

The cemetery behind the Great Hall in Zojoji, where Tokugawa shoguns were buried. Tokyo Tower in the background, Tokyo, Japan. Stock Photo

RF2XC80X8–The cemetery behind the Great Hall in Zojoji, where Tokugawa shoguns were buried. Tokyo Tower in the background, Tokyo, Japan.

Japan: 'Sekigahara Kassen Byobu'. Replica of a folding screen painting by Sadanobu Kano (22 May 1597 - 12 November 1623), 1854. The Battle of Sekigahara, popularly known as Tenka Wakeme no Tatakai or 'the Battle for the Sundered Realm', was a decisive battle on October 21, 1600, which cleared the path to the Shogunate for Tokugawa Ieyasu. Though it would take three more years for Ieyasu to consolidate his position of power over the Toyotomi clan and the daimyo, Sekigahara is widely considered to be the unofficial beginning of the Tokugawa bakufu, the last shogunate to control Japan. Stock Photo

RM2B016F1–Japan: 'Sekigahara Kassen Byobu'. Replica of a folding screen painting by Sadanobu Kano (22 May 1597 - 12 November 1623), 1854. The Battle of Sekigahara, popularly known as Tenka Wakeme no Tatakai or 'the Battle for the Sundered Realm', was a decisive battle on October 21, 1600, which cleared the path to the Shogunate for Tokugawa Ieyasu. Though it would take three more years for Ieyasu to consolidate his position of power over the Toyotomi clan and the daimyo, Sekigahara is widely considered to be the unofficial beginning of the Tokugawa bakufu, the last shogunate to control Japan.

Tokugawa Iemitsu Receiving Lords in Audience, 1875. From Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan. Stock Photo

RM2T1DFCJ–Tokugawa Iemitsu Receiving Lords in Audience, 1875. From Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan.

Japan: Tokugawa Mieko (1891-1944), wife of Prince of Tokugawa Yoshihisa. Photographic portrait, c. 1922. Tokugawa Mieko, born Arisugawa Mieko, was the wife of Prince Tokugawa Yoshihisa and the second daughter of Prince Arisugawa Takehito, tenth head of a cadet branch of the imperial family. Her daughter, Tokugawa Kikuko, would become the wife of Nobuhito, Prince Takamatsu, the third son of Emperor Taisho and younger brother of Emperor Showa. Stock Photo

RM2B016EW–Japan: Tokugawa Mieko (1891-1944), wife of Prince of Tokugawa Yoshihisa. Photographic portrait, c. 1922. Tokugawa Mieko, born Arisugawa Mieko, was the wife of Prince Tokugawa Yoshihisa and the second daughter of Prince Arisugawa Takehito, tenth head of a cadet branch of the imperial family. Her daughter, Tokugawa Kikuko, would become the wife of Nobuhito, Prince Takamatsu, the third son of Emperor Taisho and younger brother of Emperor Showa.

RF2A11EY2–Samurai armor with white lacing and helmet decorated with curls, owned by the Owari Tokugawa clan, Edo period, 17th century

Japan: Gold koban of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1601-1695). The Tokugawa shogunate, also known as the Tokugawa bakufu and the Edo bakufu, was a feudal regime of Japan established by Tokugawa Ieyasu and ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family. This period is known as the Edo period and gets its name from the capital city, Edo, which is now called Tokyo, after the name was changed in 1864. The Tokugawa shogunate ruled from Edo Castle from 1603 until 1868, when it was finally abolished during the Meiji Restoration. Stock Photo

RM2B016FK–Japan: Gold koban of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1601-1695). The Tokugawa shogunate, also known as the Tokugawa bakufu and the Edo bakufu, was a feudal regime of Japan established by Tokugawa Ieyasu and ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family. This period is known as the Edo period and gets its name from the capital city, Edo, which is now called Tokyo, after the name was changed in 1864. The Tokugawa shogunate ruled from Edo Castle from 1603 until 1868, when it was finally abolished during the Meiji Restoration.

RF2XCJPXM–The cemetery behind the Great Hall in Zojoji, where Tokugawa shoguns were buried. Tokyo Tower in the background, Tokyo, Japan.

Japan: Tomb of Tokugawa Ieshige (28 January 1712 – 13 July 1761), 14th Tokugawa Shogun, Shiba Park, Tokyo, c. 1895. Tokugawa Ieshige was the ninth shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan. Ieshige's posthumous title was Junshin-in, and his grave was at the Tokugawa family mausoleum at Zōjō-ji in Shiba. His remains were disinterred and underwent scientific investigation from 1958-1960. It was discovered that his teeth were crooked and badly deformed, confirming historical references to his speech defect. Stock Photo

RM2B0172T–Japan: Tomb of Tokugawa Ieshige (28 January 1712 – 13 July 1761), 14th Tokugawa Shogun, Shiba Park, Tokyo, c. 1895. Tokugawa Ieshige was the ninth shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan. Ieshige's posthumous title was Junshin-in, and his grave was at the Tokugawa family mausoleum at Zōjō-ji in Shiba. His remains were disinterred and underwent scientific investigation from 1958-1960. It was discovered that his teeth were crooked and badly deformed, confirming historical references to his speech defect.

RF2CCJHXJ–Tokugawa Family Mausoleum on Koyasan (Mt. Koya), dedicated to the first Tokugawa shogun Ieyasu, Wakayama prefecture, Japan

Japan: Tokugawa Iemitsu (1604-1651), third ruler of the Tokugawa Shogunate (r. 1623-1651). Hanging scroll painting, 17th century. Tokugawa Iemitsu, born Takechiyo, was the third shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty and the eldest son of Tokugawa Hidetada. His wet nurse, Lady Kasuga, also served as his political advisor and was central to shogunate negotiations with the Imperial court. His rule was marked by his intense xenophobia, with the borders closed and all Europeans expelled, as well as Christians brutally crucified. This xenophobic attitude would persist in Japan for over 200 years. Stock Photo

RM2B0169H–Japan: Tokugawa Iemitsu (1604-1651), third ruler of the Tokugawa Shogunate (r. 1623-1651). Hanging scroll painting, 17th century. Tokugawa Iemitsu, born Takechiyo, was the third shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty and the eldest son of Tokugawa Hidetada. His wet nurse, Lady Kasuga, also served as his political advisor and was central to shogunate negotiations with the Imperial court. His rule was marked by his intense xenophobia, with the borders closed and all Europeans expelled, as well as Christians brutally crucified. This xenophobic attitude would persist in Japan for over 200 years.

Detail of elite samurai from Shinsengumi clan in Kyoto wearing unique blue and white kimono carrying sword Stock Photo

RMB2G3K1–Detail of elite samurai from Shinsengumi clan in Kyoto wearing unique blue and white kimono carrying sword

RM2F7JNG3–Tokyo, Japan - December 09, 2015: Japanese zojoji temple near the Tokyo tower . Zojo-ji is notable for its relationship with the Tokugawa clan, the ru

RMB27810–Detail of elite samurai from Shinsengumi clan in Kyoto wearing unique blue and white kimono carrying sword

RF2WB7M7H–Hojo Castle Odawara Kanagawa Japan. Hojo Clan controlled castle to 1590, when Heideyoshi defeated the Hojo. Castle was given to Tokugawa Ieyasu. Cast

RF2CCG8B4–Tokyo, Japan - Jizo Statues at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan. Zojoji Temple is notable for its relationship with the Tokugawa clan.

Samurai warrior from elite Shinsengumi clan in Kyoto wearing unique blue and white kimono demonstrating swordsmanship techniques Stock Photo

RMB2G3J4–Samurai warrior from elite Shinsengumi clan in Kyoto wearing unique blue and white kimono demonstrating swordsmanship techniques

RM2HFJP2A–Roof tile of Tokiwagi-mon Gate, Odawara Castle Park, Odawara City, Kanagawa, Japan. Mitubaoi design (family crest of Tokugawa family) is seen.

RF2J9JH7E–Koyasan, Koya, Ito District, Wakayama, Japan, 2022/03/05 , Tokugawa Clan Mausoleum. From grandfather to son. Set apart from the other religious sites

RM2JTFAXB–haiden worship hall

Golden coat of arms of the Shogun clan Tokugawa of ancient capital Edo which symbolizes three leaves of hollyhocks. Stock Photo

RF2A8H47X–Golden coat of arms of the Shogun clan Tokugawa of ancient capital Edo which symbolizes three leaves of hollyhocks.

Nanzenji Temple (南禅寺) Hojo Rock Garden. Kyoto Stock Photo

RF2C8W043–Nanzenji Temple (南禅寺) Hojo Rock Garden. Kyoto

Tokugawa Ieyasu Examining the Head of Kimura Shigenari at the Battle of Osaka Castle, 1875. From Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan. Stock Photo

RM2T1DFFH–Tokugawa Ieyasu Examining the Head of Kimura Shigenari at the Battle of Osaka Castle, 1875. From Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan.

RMAN4151–Matsue castle Honshu Japan

RF2A11ERH–Samurai armor with white lacing and helmet decorated with curls, owned by the Owari Tokugawa clan, Edo period, 17th century

Tokyo, Japan - May 10th, 2024: The 'Daiden' (great hall) of Zojo-ji temple with the Tokyo Tower in the background, with tourists, Tokyo Stock Photo

RF2XBM4XJ–Tokyo, Japan - May 10th, 2024: The 'Daiden' (great hall) of Zojo-ji temple with the Tokyo Tower in the background, with tourists, Tokyo

RFJ4FEFR–Koishikawa Kōrakuen Garden

Traditional Japanese House Gate on Tiny Alley of Tokyo Stock Photo

RF2AA1RM0–Traditional Japanese House Gate on Tiny Alley of Tokyo

Roof decorations on Tokugawa Family Mausoleum on Koyasan (Mt. Koya), dedicated to the first Tokugawa shogun Ieyasu, Wakayama prefecture, Japan Stock Photo

RF2CCJHWJ–Roof decorations on Tokugawa Family Mausoleum on Koyasan (Mt. Koya), dedicated to the first Tokugawa shogun Ieyasu, Wakayama prefecture, Japan

Japan: Tokugawa Tsunayoshi (23 February 1646 - 19 February 1709), fifth ruler of the Tokugawa Shogunate (r. 1680-1709). Hanging scroll painting by Tosa Mitsuoki (1617-1691), 17th century. Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, born Tokumatsu, was the fifth shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty and the son of Tokugawa Iemitsu. When his older brother, the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, died without leaving an heir, Tsunayoshi was chosen to succeed him. He was puritanical, banning prostitution and waitresses, and instituted animal protection laws, earning him the pejorative nickname of 'the dog shogun'. Stock Photo

RM2B0169J–Japan: Tokugawa Tsunayoshi (23 February 1646 - 19 February 1709), fifth ruler of the Tokugawa Shogunate (r. 1680-1709). Hanging scroll painting by Tosa Mitsuoki (1617-1691), 17th century. Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, born Tokumatsu, was the fifth shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty and the son of Tokugawa Iemitsu. When his older brother, the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, died without leaving an heir, Tsunayoshi was chosen to succeed him. He was puritanical, banning prostitution and waitresses, and instituted animal protection laws, earning him the pejorative nickname of 'the dog shogun'.

1860's Japan - portrait of a group of southern officers Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China Stock Photo

RM2K64F9B–1860's Japan - portrait of a group of southern officers Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

Japan: Tokugawa coinage: Oban, Koban, Ichibuban (1601-1695). Photo by PHGCOM (CC BY-SA 3.0 License). The Tokugawa shogunate, also known as the Tokugawa bakufu and the Edo bakufu, was a feudal regime of Japan established by Tokugawa Ieyasu and ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family. This period is known as the Edo period and gets its name from the capital city, Edo, which is now called Tokyo, after the name was changed in 1864. The Tokugawa shogunate ruled from Edo Castle from 1603 until 1868, when it was finally abolished during the Meiji Restoration. Stock Photo

RM2B016BR–Japan: Tokugawa coinage: Oban, Koban, Ichibuban (1601-1695). Photo by PHGCOM (CC BY-SA 3.0 License). The Tokugawa shogunate, also known as the Tokugawa bakufu and the Edo bakufu, was a feudal regime of Japan established by Tokugawa Ieyasu and ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family. This period is known as the Edo period and gets its name from the capital city, Edo, which is now called Tokyo, after the name was changed in 1864. The Tokugawa shogunate ruled from Edo Castle from 1603 until 1868, when it was finally abolished during the Meiji Restoration.

1860's Japan - portrait of a group of southern officers Stock Photo

RMM36C67–1860's Japan - portrait of a group of southern officers

RM2B016C9–Japan: Tokugawa coinage: Oban, Koban, Ichibuban (1601-1695). Photo by PHGCOM (CC BY-SA 3.0 License). The Tokugawa shogunate, also known as the Tokugawa bakufu and the Edo bakufu, was a feudal regime of Japan established by Tokugawa Ieyasu and ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family. This period is known as the Edo period and gets its name from the capital city, Edo, which is now called Tokyo, after the name was changed in 1864. The Tokugawa shogunate ruled from Edo Castle from 1603 until 1868, when it was finally abolished during the Meiji Restoration.

RF2CCG89F–Tokyo, Japan - Jizo Statues at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan. Zojoji Temple is notable for its relationship with the Tokugawa clan.

Samurai warriors from elite Shinsengumi clan in Kyoto wearing unique blue and white kimono standing at gate of Mibu Temple Stock Photo

RMB2G3P3–Samurai warriors from elite Shinsengumi clan in Kyoto wearing unique blue and white kimono standing at gate of Mibu Temple

RF2WB7KP4–Hojo Castle Odawara Kanagawa Japan. Hojo Clan controlled castle to 1590, when Heideyoshi defeated the Hojo. Castle was given to Tokugawa Ieyasu. Cast

RF2J9JH74–Koyasan, Koya, Ito District, Wakayama, Japan, 2022/03/05 , Tokugawa Clan Mausoleum. From grandfather to son. Set apart from the other religious sites

RM2HFJP62–Roof tile of Tokiwagi-mon Gate, Odawara Castle Park, Odawara City, Kanagawa, Japan. Mitubaoi design (family crest of Tokugawa family) is seen.

RM2JTFANR–haiden worship hall

RF2C8W040–Nanzenji Temple (南禅寺) Hojo Rock Garden. Kyoto

Tokugawa Ietsuga Playing at Archery, 1875. From Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan. Stock Photo

RM2T1DFG1–Tokugawa Ietsuga Playing at Archery, 1875. From Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan.

tokyo, japan - april 09 2021: Side view of the giant black pine called 300-year pine offered by the sixth Shogun Tokugawa to the Japanese Hama-Rikyu g Stock Photo

RF2GKNANM–tokyo, japan - april 09 2021: Side view of the giant black pine called 300-year pine offered by the sixth Shogun Tokugawa to the Japanese Hama-Rikyu g