Tokugawa Tsunayoshi

From the Tokugawa Jikki. Entry dated as June 28 1689. Translated by Laurie Raye.Source: https://dl.ndl.go.jp/pid/1917856/1/166  Just as in the previous edict, one should cultivate compassion for all living beings in their heart. Now, I proclaim the following law: As wild boar and deer damage farmland, and wolves harm people, horses, dogs, etc., I order that…