Even though the period lasted less than 50 years, it is one of the most popular in Japanese history. For example, of the 47 [[NHK Taiga Drama]]s, in 14 of them, a substantial portion of the action takes place in that period, and 3 more dramas either begin or end in it. | Even though the period lasted less than 50 years, it is one of the most popular in Japanese history. For example, of the 47 [[NHK Taiga Drama]]s, in 14 of them, a substantial portion of the action takes place in that period, and 3 more dramas either begin or end in it. |