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I have not given any time period as the answer can change depending on it but let me explain.
In the ancient times, rights and freedoms, including economic freedom, were mostly enjoyed only by the upper and nobles class citizens in Japan. This remained the same during the 19th and 20th centuries as well. And only after the 2nd world war and japan's change in to a democratic state from an empire her citizens enjoyed a higher level of freedom without any class discrimination.
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