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My fingers getting the much needed exercise
Until my brain is finally satisfied.

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Europeans wanted to involve themselves in Japan's trade with China and Southeast Asia.

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Nagasaki city has been one of the largest sea ports in southern Japan. It also served as a war time importance from production of weapons, ships and military equipment.

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Isolation-  After the persecutions of christians Japan decided to close up their country to insiding trading countries. For 200 years Japan has been isolated from Europeans.
Who did they trade with?- Japan traded with many people before they went into isolation. The main people were Europeans and Portuguese. Then only Dutch and Chinese merchants were allowed in the port.

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The Otome Toge Maria Chapel was built in 1951 in memory of christians who were relocated to and prosecuted in Tsuwano Japan. Many people tried to hide their beliefs, but eventually it came out. Then these people were executed.

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Portuguese merchants brought tin, lead, gold, slik, firearms and wool and cotton textiles along with many other items. The Japanese were fascinated by the Portuguese ships, customs and appearance. Firearms forever changed Japanese warrior, who were used to having sowrds.

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The Japanese culture has specific views of how people are ranked in their society. For example the highest ranking would be the Emperor. Although elected politicians make most of the countries decisions, the Emperor is their to symbolize national unity.

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Tokugawa period was also called the Edo period, the final period of traditional Japan.
Peasants, who made up 80% of the population were forbidden to not cooperate in any other culture activities besides the countries.
From 1633 and continuing, Japanese citizens were forbidden to associate with outsiders (people who were not in their culture).