Japan's Reunification and the First
Challenge
n The Tokugawas continued
in power for two and one-
half centuries.
n Ieyasu, who ruled from Edo
(Tokyo) directly controlled
central Honshu and placed
the remaining daimyos
under his authority.
n Outlying daimyos over time
also were brought under
Tokugawa rule.
n The long period of civil wars
had ended and political
unity restored.