The Children of Edo

A Calendar of Festivals and Fun

by Hitomi Kikuchi

The Edo period in Japan (1603-1867) was the era in which much of what we recognised as traditional Japanese culture was developed-it was an explosion of colour and creativity, prompted by its sprawling capital of Edo (now Tokyo). This charmingly illustrated book takes a look at some of the festivals and games that would have entertained Edo children across the seasons.

27 x 23 cm, 32 pages, Full-colour illustrations
First published March 2012