From 1616-1852 in the period known as Sakoku meaing "locked country, or chained country"
Foreign countries wanted to trade with Japan because the Japanies had valuable resources such as silk.
With China and Korea. foreign trade was never a major money maker for Japan
Embassy in China,Trade with Korea, and Trade with China
The main reason why the Tokugawa Shogunate closed Japan's borders was the spread of Christianity. There had been several past attempts to close off Japan's boundaries. However, it was until the Closed Country Edit of 1635 was issued by Tokugawa Iemitsu that Japan really became an almost completely isolated country.
The main reason why the Tokugawa Shogunate closed Japan's borders was the spread of Christianity. There had been several past attempts to close off Japan's boundaries. However, it was until the Closed Country Edit of 1635 was issued by Tokugawa Iemitsu that Japan really became an almost completely isolated country.
The US lifted their ban on foreign trade with Vietnam on February 3, 1994. President Clinton is the person how lifted the ban.
separate china from other places
Foreign countries wanted to trade with Japan because the Japanies had valuable resources such as silk.
With China and Korea. foreign trade was never a major money maker for Japan
He placed an embargo on all foreign trade. In attempt to Avoid war
isolation
isolation
When Japan opened some if its ports to foreign trade their long history of isolation ended. So basically, their isolation (or Japanese isolationism) is what ended.
Embassy in China,Trade with Korea, and Trade with China
The Tokugawa shogunate closed Japan's ports and banned foreign trade primarily to maintain political stability and social order. By limiting foreign influence, they sought to prevent the spread of Christianity and European colonialism, which they viewed as threats to their authority and traditional Japanese culture. This isolationist policy, known as Sakoku, lasted for over two centuries, allowing the shogunate to consolidate power and control over Japan's internal affairs.
Peace ended.
The main reason why the Tokugawa Shogunate closed Japan's borders was the spread of Christianity. There had been several past attempts to close off Japan's boundaries. However, it was until the Closed Country Edit of 1635 was issued by Tokugawa Iemitsu that Japan really became an almost completely isolated country.