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Isolation lasted only 260 years, and ended more than 150 years ago. Explaining luxury combs because of sakoku is a bit absurd. It's akin to explaining luxury h
by bluepizza 3y ago
Isolation lasted only 260 years, and ended more than 150 years ago.
Explaining luxury combs because of sakoku is a bit absurd. It's akin to explaining luxury handbags due to the vikings invasions.
- Terr_ 3y agoThe handbag comparison came to mind for me too: We don't usually look for a big ethnic/culture explanations for European designer handbag manufacturers. Though perhaps watchmaking is an exception.
- reallymental 3y agoI think you're underestimating the effect of "only 260" years of isolationism. They must have learnt to be self sufficient in many ways, not only in commerce.