Level 37
Topic :
Historical facts
Full Phrase :
Japan was closed to the world for 217 years (1635-1852) due to the law known as the Sakoku Edict. The Sakoku Edict banned all traveling from and to Japan, except for a few merchants
Level Phrase
THE SAKOKU EDICT BANNED ALL TRAVELING FROM AND TO JAPAN
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