jan 1, 1716 - 1716—Ban Lifted on Imported Books
Description:
To counter an economic depression, Shogun Yoshimune instituted the Kyoho Reforms that lifted the import ban on western books. The measures were enacted, in part, to mollify the Dutch on Dejima Island, who were increasingly frustrated by the limitations placed upon commerce.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1716
Now
~ 309 years ago