edeomania

/ɛdɪˌɒməˈniːə/

Definitions

1. noun

Excessive or compulsive interest in or fascination with the ‘Edo’ period of Japanese history, particularly Edo-era art, architecture, and culture.

“The collector’s edeomania was evident in her extensive collection of ukiyo-e woodblock prints.”

Synonyms

  • historical obsession
  • period fixation

Antonyms

  • cultural indifference
  • historical apathy