Edo (modern-day Tokyo) wasn’t just a city—it was the political, economic, and cultural engine of Japan for over 250 years under the Tokugawa shogunate.

During the Edo period, the city of Edo functioned as a vast economic center. Its economy was sustained by a complex system of consumption, supply, trade, rental, and resource circulation, shaped by both high-status samurai and townspeople (chōnin, 町人).

Emerging from the chaos of the Sengoku period, the Edo period was characterized by prolonged peace and stability, urbanization and economic growth, strict social order, isolationist foreign policies, and popular enjoyment of arts and culture.

For more than 45 years, Edo Japan has been proudly Canadian, serving fresh and delicious Japanese-inspired meals. As Masters of the Grill since 1979, we’ve built our reputation on quality, flavour, and the art of teppan-style cooking.

At Edo Japanese Grill, we take pride in preparing meals packed with flavor, using fresh, high-quality ingredients. From the grill to your plate, every step is thoughtfully crafted to satisfy cravings and fuel your day.

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Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Tokugawa shogun, chose Edo (present-day Tokyo) as Japan’s new capital, and it became one of the largest cities of its time and was the site of a thriving urban culture.

The Edo period (江戸時代, Edo-jidai), also called the Tokugawa period, is a division of Japanese history running from 1603 to 1867. The period marks the governance of the Edo or Tokugawa shogunate, which was officially established in 1603 by the first Edo shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu.