EDO is ECO (1/8)

EDO period (1603-1867)
Starting from the domination of Tokugawa Shogun, the EDO government, based in present Tokyo, ruled Japan. Culture flowered during this peaceful era, among the merchant class and warrior (samurai) class.

The EDO society is recently reevaluated as a complete sustainable society. Japan was isolated from other countries as policy, and the industrial structure was completely different. It is impossible to compare modern society with bygone days, but we can always look back into history for fresh wisdom. Here are seven simple tips we can learn from ancestors to live a sustainable life.

Rule #1 SHARE AND RENT INSTEAD OF POSSESSING

Rule #2 MINIMIZE WASTE BY USING THINGS THROUGHOUT THE LIFECYLE

Rule #3 BUILD A PARTNERSHIP WITH NEIGHBORING INDUSTRIES

Rule #4 LIVE WITHIN THE AMOUNT OF NATURAL ENERGY SOURCES

Rule #5 BE GRACEFUL TO THE FOUR SEASONS (EAT FOOD OF THE SEASON)

Rule #6 DESIGN PRODUCTS SO IT CAN BE RETURNED TO NATURE

Rule #7 REMEMBER THE SENSE OF AWE TOWARD WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE

We will look at each rule every Monday starting next week.