THE SAKOKU POLICY AND ITS IMPACT ON FOREIGN TRADE IN THE EDO PERIOD: A REASSESSMENT OF JAPAN’S SELECTIVE DIPLOMATIC STRATEGY
Keywords:
Sakoku, foreign trade, Edo shogunate, Dejima, Rangaku (Dutch studies), selective diplomacy, knowledge transferAbstract
The Sakoku policy of the Edo period (1603–1868) has traditionally been seen as a symbol of Japan’s isolationist diplomacy. However, recent studies highlight it as a strategic policy aimed at preserving domestic order and national interests. This article examines the political background of the Sakoku policy, its limited trade structure through Dejima, and regional diplomatic practices, analyzing their multifaceted impacts on foreign trade and knowledge exchange.
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