Step back in time to the 1840s and explore a area in Edo City, the bustling capital of Japan during the Edo period.

Discover what life was like for ordinary people in this vibrant city, where half of the population were samurai and the rest were merchants, craftsmen, and other commoners.

Learn about the four social classes of the time: the ruling class (samurai), peasants, artisans, and merchants. Hear how the samurai occupied 70% of Edo City, while Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines took up 14% of the area.

Walk through the narrow streets and see where ordinary people lived, worked, and socialised. Imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of this bustling area as you learn about the daily lives of its residents.