Changes

This had come about following the so-called "Golden Era" of the Edo Period, the ''[[Higashiyama#Genroku|Genroku]]'' era. Due to the years of peace and isolation [[Japan]] had enjoyed up to that point, the economy was stable, and the arts and architecture were blossoming. However, as a strategy for financing the appearance of continuing Genroku affluence, the Shōgunate debased the quality of coins, which resulted in a sudden surge in inflation.

This had come about following the so-called "Golden Era" of the Edo Period, the ''[[Higashiyama#Genroku|Genroku]]'' era. Due to the years of peace and isolation [[Japan]] had enjoyed up to that point, the economy was stable, and the arts and architecture were blossoming. However, as a strategy for financing the appearance of continuing Genroku affluence, the Shōgunate debased the quality of coins, which resulted in a sudden surge in inflation.

The new Shōgun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, replaced corrupt officials and appointed a group of about twenty personally-selected advisers to consult with on financial matters. The reforms also focused on city security, [[school]]ing, performance of the ''daimyo'' and merchant classes, improved administration and conditions in the rural areas. It also began implementing long-term strategies to expand domestic output, measures which would become vital following the Kyōhō [[famine]]. <ref>Totman, Conrad D.; Early Modern Japan; University of California Press; 1995, pg 296</ref>   

The new Shōgun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, replaced corrupt officials and appointed a group of about twenty personally-selected advisers to consult with on financial matters. The reforms also focused on city security, [[school]]ing, performance of the ''daimyo'' and merchant classes, improved administration and conditions in the rural areas. It also began implementing long-term strategies to expand domestic output, measures which would become vital following the Kyōhō [[famine]].<ref>Totman, Conrad D.; Early Modern Japan; University of California Press; 1995, pg 296</ref>   

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