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Foreigners, Occidentals (Westerners) in particular, during the experiences of Japanese Officials, seemed to have a habit of being dishonest. When these foreigners, for example might say, "...we only want to establish a trading base here...", the Japanese would later learn that a new city was being planned instead.

When some foreigners might say, "...we only want to teach new religions here...", the Japanese would later learn that citizens were being "forced" to act certain ways or do certain things. Religion is NOT supposed to FORCE anyone to do anything; let alone from some "foreigner"; and especially not in Japan.

Consequently in 1600 AD, Ieyasu Tokugawa (1543-1616), the first Shogun of Japan, established the "Shogunate Era" which "Isolated Japan" and lasted from 1600 until 1868, at which time Japan began to industrialize to meet the challenges of the 20th Century.

Tokugawa also ordered the seclusion of Japan (Sakoku) to prevent the entry of Christianity.

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