Why did Japan ban everyone except for the Dutch (Short Animated Documentary)

Japan was an infamously closed off country for over two centuries until the Commodore Matthew Perry turned up and forced it to open. Yet, during this time the Dutch were exempt from the ban on foreigners and were given a monopoly on trade with Japan? So why were they singled out? To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen Øystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela khaki enthusiast Dennis Vandeban Michael Kram Hasmuffin CharÉTS Franco La Bruna Ethan Don Bonnigan Ian Whitcomb Southside Mitch Adam Barrett Justin Kubusch Bradley chaulk John Matthew Literovich Heath Robertson JakeBak0905 Person Timmy Stone Korix Riylo Jane Sumpter Joooooshhhhhh Harley Raptopoulos Brooks Woolson Alex Teplyakov Vance Christiaanse Shauna K Mario Peshev Joshua Rackstraw sharpie660 Phoenix Fats Travis Mount Nathan Mendel