One set of edicts enacted by this dynasty was designed to protect stray dogs and was titled the
 "Compassion for Living Things" laws.
One set of edicts enacted by this dynasty was designed to protect stray dogs and was titled the
 "Compassion for Living Things" laws. The Dutch-born American interpreter Henry Heusken was
 assassinated while working under Townshend Harris in the American Consulate to this dynasty. Supporters
 of this dynasty lost at the Battle of Hakodate after starting the Ezo Republic during the Boshin War. This
 empire followed the Warring States period and was founded following its namesake's victory at the Battle
 of Sekigahara. For 10 points, name this powerful shogunate that ruled Japan in the years preceding the
 Meiji Restoration, also named for the city in which it was based.
One set of edicts enacted by this dynasty was designed to protect stray dogs and was titled the
 "Compassion for Living Things" laws.
{Tokugawa} shogunate [or {Edo} period]