Why did the Dutch primarily trade from Nagasaki during the Tokugawa period in Japan?

Question

Question 19 options:

A)

Nagasaki was the center of Japanese government.

B)

Japan followed a policy of isolation from other countries.

C)

Japan wanted to encourage the growth of the city.

D)

Nagasaki was considered the best place for commerce in Japan.

Answer 1

The best answer to the question is:

B) Japan followed a policy of isolation from other countries.

During the Tokugawa period, Japan implemented a strict isolationist policy known as "sakoku," which limited foreign influence and trade primarily to the Dutch and Chinese. Nagasaki was the only port allowed for foreign trade, making it the main trading point for the Dutch in Japan during this time.