The Edo Period, also known as the Tokugawa Period, refers to a time in Japanese history that lasted from 1603 to 1868. It is characterized by the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate, a feudal military government that established a unified Japan and brought significant stability. During this era, Japan experienced relative peace, economic prosperity, and cultural flourishing, particularly in the fields of art, literature, and theater. The period is noted for its strict social hierarchy, isolationist foreign policies, and the development of urban centers, notably Edo (modern-day Tokyo). The Edo Period ended with the Meiji Restoration, which marked the transition to modern Japan.
Tsutaya Jūzaburō, an ambitious publisher, is mentored by Urukogata Magobee, who harbors a secret counterfeiting operation. Jūzaburō is torn between his aspirations and the shadowy world of counterfeit printing he…