1603: Establishment of the Edo Shogunate
Following the reorganization after Sekigahara, Ieyasu was appointed shogun and founded the Edo Shogunate. Construction of Edo Castle, development of the castle town, and reorganization of highway networks began. While the Toyotomi family remained in Osaka, the center of power shifted firmly to the Tokugawa.
Events this year
2/12
Tokugawa Ieyasu Becomes Shogun
Tokugawa Ieyasu received appointment as seii taishōgun at Fushimi Castle, marking the establishment of the Edo shogunate.
Month 3
Nijō Castle Is Completed and Ieyasu Enters
The principal buildings of Nijō Castle were completed, and Tokugawa Ieyasu entered the castle during his visit to Kyoto for his appointment as shogun.
Month unknown
Izumo no Okuni Performs Kabuki Dance
Izumo no Okuni performed kabuki dance at Kitano Shrine in Kyoto, helping spread the form of entertainment that developed into kabuki.