Suppose you’re the Japanese Shogun and its 1769. What would your normal daily routine be?

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MushroomMountain123

A very general description of a Shogun's daily life during the Edo Period, which 1769 is in, while keeping in mind there is a large amount of leeway and schedules vary according to each Shogun, the current events at the time, and any other small daily life factors, would be something like this.

6:00 AM Awakening. A Kosho, what might be considered a squire, that had been keeping watch overnight will awaken the Shogun. A morning hygiene routine would consist of washing the face and "gurgling" some water.

7:00 AM Prayer/Paying Respect to Ancestors. The Shogun would enter the Ooku where the Shogun family Spirit Tablets were kept at a family alter. This would be done with the Midaidokoro, the "first" or "official" wife.

8:00 AM Breakfast, shave, haircut, and medical checkup with the court physician.

10:00 AM Morning visitation time. This was generally a domestic affair, and would mainly involve talking with the women of the Ooku

11:00 AM Free Time. Swordsmanship, archery, horse riding, art, music, calligraphy, scholarly pursuits, etc.

12:00 AM Lunch.

1:00 PM Politics. This was when a Shogun "held court". He'd listen to advisers, give decrees, etc.

3:00 PM Free time

6:00 PM Bath and Dinner.

8:00 PM Free time

10:00 PM Sleep