Capital
Establishes his capital at Edo, Tokyo
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1603 in Japan
Explore 3 historical events and records for Japan in 1603.
Historical records for Japan in 1603
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Shogunate
Founds the Tokugawa Shogunate which survives until the mid 19th century
Succession
Succeeds as Tokugawa Shogun, 1st Shogun
How these records were prepared
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