The Isolation of Japan

Until 18 fifties, japan made a point to be completely cut off from the rest of the world exactly for two more than 220 years. And i think even now, it's more isolated than almost anywhere. It's startling to hear that among the 30 countries in asia, japan, which is almost the most sophisticated and has a very good educational system,. In english proficiency, Japans tied for 20, eighth out of 30 countries, with afghanistan.