Isolation Policy

Definition

Japan's isolation policy during the Edo period refers to the deliberate decision by the Japanese government to close off the country from foreign influences, restricting trade and contact with the outside world.

Related terms

Sakoku: Sakoku was a term used to describe Japan's closed-door policy during this time. It literally means "closed country."

Shogun: The shogun was the supreme military commander in feudal Japan who held ultimate power during the Edo period.

Dutch Learning: During Japan's isolation, they maintained limited contact with only a few countries like the Netherlands. Dutch learning refers to knowledge acquired through studying Dutch books and texts that were allowed into Japan during this period.