1603 CE - 1868 CE. The Tokugawa period in Japan, also known as the Edo period, was a time of peace, stability, and isolation from the outside world. During this era, Japanese culture flourished, with the rise of kabuki theater, ukiyo-e woodblock prints, and the development of distinct artistic and literary traditions.Mythological creatures like the oni (demons) and kitsune (fox spirits) were popular in both art and folklore. These beings often represented human vices and virtues, as well as the relationship between the natural and supernatural worlds.