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This book is a collection of works presented by the author at various national and international seminars, workshops, and conferences, and published in international journals around 2017-2018. The book further explores various aspects of Japanese history, including: Harbor’s Trade: Dezima and Batavia Hub of School and Western Science 1600-1854. Ports have been extensively researched regarding their historical roles and functions, more so than studies focused on politics, economics, trade, society, warfare, and diplomacy.
Proto Trading House and Vertical Mobilities of the Merchant Class in Edo Period Japan. During the Edo period, merchants occupied the lowest position in the shi-nou-kou-shou social structure inuenced by Chinese Confucianism. The employees within merchant houses had various roles and responsibilities, which sometimes changed due to vertical mobility.
Shimabara Revolt: Control of the Bakufu Policy Over Christianity in Japan. The spread of Christianity in Japan negatively impacted both the government and the people. The Shimabara revolt
was not based on religious sentiment, but the action to quell the rebellion resulted in the deaths of most Christians in Japan. The remaining Christians formed the kakurekirishitan (Hidden
Christians). …and other topics…
