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The europeans wanted silk from the japanese.

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Japan had been in isolationism for more than 200 years. During this time they only traded with the dutch and chinese merchants, which was also only through a port (Nagasaki). Nagasaki is also known for their beautiful landscapes.

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At first when the christians arrived in japan in 1549, the japanese accepted them as they had goods that the japanese could purchase. But, as time went on christians tried converting and including them in the japanese politics. After the shotgun came into fear. Tokugawa ieyasu banned christianity.

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Portuguese brought
clocks, eyeglasses, tobacco, and firearms.

The firearms being brought to japan had a huge change in their combat because their weapons have been swords before and now they have firearms which are better in combat.

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Flowers grow and bloom
The trees awake from their sleep
Spring is in full swing

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People would hang paintings, in their home that showed scenes from classic literature.
Traditional entertainment happened in the cities, in the form of literature, drama, and art.
They would also read Haikus, which were 5-7-5-syllable (3 verses. Presenting an image)

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The emperor,Supreme military commander,daimyo,samurai, peasants, artisans, and merchants.
The actual leader was the Shogun(Supreme military commander).