“The Red Haired Barbarians:” The Dutch in Japan
The success of Dutch merchants in Japan illustrates the uniqueness of the Dutch
Republic amongst the 17th century European countries. Not only would the Dutch come to dominate trade in Asia, in Japan they would demonstrate a practicality that would enable them to be the singular Western force present in a country that would severely isolate itself from any foreign intrusion. The V.O.C. could indeed be a ruthless cartel in securing trade from its competition and in dealing with indigenous populations around the world, as in the case of slavery where human beings were reduced to mere commodities to be bought and sold. Yet, the relationship between early Dutch traders, the
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He ushered in the longest era of peace in his country, and his decisions determined the fate of both the Portuguese and Dutch in Japan. (Totman)
One merchant ship was the first successful Dutch emissary to arrive in Japan in
1600. The Liefde arrived in Japan nearly two years after it left Rotterdam on 27 June
1598 with four other heavily armed ships. Their mission was to go to the Moluccas to buy spices as well as to explore the Silver-ryke (the Silver Empire) of Japan. They were later informed that they were also to assault and plunder Spanish and Portuguese strongholds along their route in Africa and Asia. Only the Leifde survived to reach the
Usuki Bay in Kyushu. The original 110-man crew was reduced to 24 emaciated survivors. The Japanese inhabitants of the area pillaged the cannons, rifles, and other assorted weapons, as well as the figurehead of the ship, a representation of Erasmus
(which can still be seen at the National Museum in Tokyo). Crew members Jan Joosten van Lodensteyn and the single Englishman aboard the ship, William Adams, were taken to Tokugawa Ieyasu in Edo to be interrogated by a Portuguese interpreter. The Shogun was pleased with their responses and crewmembers were compensated for their losses and were allowed to live in Japanese society. This initial meeting with Tokugawa gave the Dutch permission to trade with Japan. (Dutch)
During the period of 1600-1641, the Dutch were allowed
They stayed at the Ocean for the winter where they set up Fort Clatsop. After the winter, they
Once the charter had been issued the London Company quickly began to set up an expedition for the colonization of Virginia, and on December 6, 1606, 144 men aboard three ships: the Godspeed, the Discovery, and the Susan Constant set sail for the New World (Brinkley, 26). In the spring of 1607, the 105 settlers that
During the 1800s, the island nations of Great Britain and Japan depended on their location to move them forward. Although they share many geographical similarities, they began handling their government policies very differently. While Japan's isolationist policies kept it locked in the past, imperialist Britain charged forward into a bright and powerful future. It would take the weakening of one Japanese government to bring about the rise of another, a government that would be far more modern and progressive than the last. Overall, when handled to their advantage, the geography of these island nations seemed to positively influence them.
they were organized and knew what to do when the time came to set sail
Political, social, and economic aspects influenced the rise of the Empire of Japan, and their effects created the ways in which Japan interacted with its people and the world around it. Politically, the Meiji Restoration of the mid-1800s to the early 1900s set the stage for the growth that took place to make Japan an Empire, including the transformation of the views on the emperor. These views on the emperor helped to create a social change: the anger of the Japanese government and people about the lack of representation for Japan in world treaties and in the League of Nations. This caused extreme patriotism. Japan was economically changed by the advancements into China after Japan’s Great Depression. This military advancement opened the door for much more and was based on the Japanese’s intense nationalistic views.
A lot of grapes which led them to name the place Vinland, but their flimsy settlements were soon abandoned and their discovery was forgotten
Through the years of 15701750 the trading of silver reached its peak in the worlds’
about how the Portuguese would go to China and Japan, and return with massive ships filled
They left from St. Charles, Missouri and began the expedition on May 21, 1804. They were called The Corps of Discovery. It took them two years, four months, and ten days to travel from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean and back home again. This was one of the biggest discoveries that has ever happened.
In 1606, 104 men roamed on three ships, the Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery. The colonists left the docks at Blackwall on the Thames River, then continued sailing north from the Caribbean then spent more than two weeks of their time discovering areas along the James River. In 1607, they eventually landed in Virginia at a place most know today as Jamestown, which became the first English settlement in the New World. Thirteen years later, 102 settlers went on the Mayflower then landed in Massachusetts at a place they named Plymouth. Through the two colonies, English settlement in North America
For starters, the first group of Englishmen to head for the new world began in 1607. They left with three ships, the Susan Constant,
Japans history dates back almost 53,000 years and is filled with interesting and fascinating events. Most of Japans actions have left the major world powers in the world stunned. The base of this amazing country is astonishing just by itself. The base is a bunch of active and large under water volcanoes. Japans uniqueness from the rest of the world ranges from its culture to its very interesting history to the change in government every few hundred years and their trading dilemma with petroleum and their assortment of fish that they export. Japan as a country is so very appealing and kind compared to the rest of the world its no wonder that it’s geographically separate from the rest of the world.
Pocky, Anime, manga, kanji. Have you heard of any of these? If not… where have you been? All around us teenagers, children, and even adults are being drawn into Japanese culture through TV, books, and even food. Japanese comics, called manga, take up more and more space on American bookshelves, and they've infused new life into the publishing industry. Japanese animation, anime, is on more and more movies and TV screens and influencing popular toys and games.
Western Influence on Japan Japan, as a nation, is a continually changing society. Ever since western nations became involved with Japan, its changes over recent times have increased at a substantial rate. Japan now faces cultural, economical and social differences as a result of the western involvement. The involvement was initiated by the Japanese themselves, beginning during the Meiji Period1 through current times.
Throughout the course of East Asian history, Japan has been largely influenced by the Asian mainland. From ancient times to the medieval period, significant contributions to Japan can be seen coming from both Korea and China. Both of these countries diffused elements of their cultures to form the basis of Japanese society – namely China. These foreigners would influence various aspects of society including technology, philosophy, politics, and religion.