China in the mid-1400’s and Japan in the mid-1600’s were both avid traders but eventually banned trade to maintain their faith. Trade is a system that not only earns money but also spreads ideas, culture and influence around countries all over the world. When Japan and China decided to ban trade in their civilizations, they took a risk in isolating themselves both socially and economically but evidentially decided, maintaining their faith was most important. But while some people saw the isolation of their country as disastrous, others saw it as beneficial to their beliefs. In the Chinese Dynasty, trade was an important part of the civilization, but after Zheng He died, trade was suddenly banned. While Emperor Hongwu was alive, there were