Trade in Japan

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Trade in Japan

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Trade in Japan began to develop more rapidly during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) due to the growth of towns and the rise of the warrior class, which created higher demand for goods and services. However, it was not the dominant economic activity during the early period of Japanese history and involved foreign trade with China, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Agricultural products were certainly a part of trade, but trade also included luxury goods such as silk, ceramics, and precious metals.