The ruling family during this period was symbolized by three hollyhock leaves. The golden age of thi
The ruling family during this period was symbolized by three hollyhock leaves. The golden age of this period was the Genroku era. This period was established after its namesake founder won the Battle of Sekigahara. During this period, which established its capital at Edo, only samurai were allowed to carry swords. The country under this government was forced open by Matthew Perry and the Treaty of Kanagawa. This period gave way to the Meiji Restoration in 1868. For 10 points, name this last shogunate of Japan.
The ruling family during this period was symbolized by three hollyhock leaves.
{Tokugawa} Shogunate [or {Tokugawa Bakufu}; or Edo Period before it is read]