The History of Japan by Louis G. Perez, Greenwood Press, 1998, page 42.

“Trade goods from China and Korea were silk, brocades, cotton, tea, books, copper coins, and porcelain. Japanese wares were swords, folding fans, sulfur, copper, and silver. Japanese priests on religious pilgrimages often went along on these journeys as well. Chinese and Korean artists, potters, and priests also made the journey to Japan. . . . Japanese merchants ranged far afield in Southeast Asia as well. Whole communities of Japanese merchants set up shop in the Philippines, Siam, Taiwan, and the other islands.”

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The History of Japan by Louis G. Perez, Greenwood Press, 1998, page 42.

“Trade goods from China and Korea were silk, brocades, cotton, tea, books, copper coins, and porcelain. Japanese wares were swords, folding fans, sulfur, copper, and silver. Japanese priests on religious pilgrimages often went along on these journeys as well. Chinese and Korean artists, potters, and priests also made the journey to Japan. . . . Japanese merchants ranged far afield in Southeast Asia as well. Whole communities of Japanese merchants set up shop in the Philippines, Siam, Taiwan, and the other islands.”

anonymous · Answer

Document Analysis

Based on this excerpt, do you think trade was instrumental in the spread of Buddhism to Japan? Explain.
Summarize the trade relations described in this excerpt. Do you think the geographic locations of Japan, China, and Korea contributed to this trade? Explain.
How do you think people in Japan, China, and Korea were affected by the trade described here? Explain.

anonymous · Answer

@paki @misssunshinexxoxo @NathalyN  Can someone please explain their take on this? i could use some guidance as I am mentally impaired in the history subject;

misssunshinexxoxo · Answer

Which one do you believe it is?