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The emperor is a just a figurehead. The actual ruler is the shogun.

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1. They read tales of ancient warriors and their courage in battle.
2. The people also read haiku.
3. They hung paintings that showed scenes from classical literature.

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the sea welcomes me
as waves break over the bow
on a ocean voyage

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 items that the Portuguese brought to Japan. 

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 items that the Portuguese brought to Japan. 

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they brought clocks, eyeglasses, tobacco and firearms
the Firearms forever changed the time-honored tradition of the Japanese warrior, whose principal weapon had been the sword.

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the shogun had come to fear religious uprisings more. He banned Christianity and focused on ridding his country of all Christians.

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What did the Japanese have that the Europeans wanted?

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What did the Japanese have that the Europeans wanted?

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the principal purpose of trade with Japan was to obtain gold, silver and copper, of which the country had valuable deposits. However, the luxury goods produced by Japan's craftsmen also had immediate appeal and soon became a significant part of the goods that were transported back to Europe.