Donald Keene, a prominent Japan scholar, suggests that the shoguns might have benefited from adopting a more open approach to interacting with the rest of the world. He believes that isolationism was a missed opportunity for Japan to engage with other nations and potentially avoid some of the challenges they faced during the Tokugawa period.
Donald Keene's birth name is Donald Lawrence Keene.
Keene suggests that the shogun's fear of an invasion was similar to a homeowner's fear of a burglar breaking into their home while they are sleeping. The shogun was concerned about threats to his power and authority, just like a homeowner would be concerned about threats to their safety and security.
Donald Keene was born on June 6, 1922, in New York City, New York, USA.
Donald Frederick Keene has written: 'A physical oceanographic study of the nearshore zone at Newport, Oregon' -- subject(s): Waste disposal in the ocean, Marine pollution
Arthur Keene has written: 'Arthur Keene'
The address of the Keene Public Library is: 60 Winter Street, Keene, 03431 3360
Hal Keene's birth name is Harold Keene.
Keene Curtis's birth name is Keene Holbrook Curtis.
Craig Keene's birth name is Craig Andrew Keene.
Meg Keene's birth name is Rebecca Margaret Keene.
William Keene's birth name is William Joseph Keene.
John Keene has written: 'The awful sentance [sic] and lamentations of Keene'