1)
Japan,
a nation located to the far-east of Asia, is widely known as the "Land of
rising sun'.
2)
The
Portuguese, the Spanish and the Dutch people had been more or less involved in
business with Japan from the 16th Century.
3)
As
these people tried to spread Christianity in Japan, they were expelled
(barred).
4)
Japan
became a self-centered (selfish) nation.
5)
The
doors of Japan had been closed for the European nations for one hundred and
fifty years.
6)
As
a result, Japan was known as a recluse (hermit) nation.
