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The Portuguese in Japan: A Hundred Years of Trade and Conflict
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the fascinating story of the Portuguese presence in Japan during the 16th and 17th centuries. They explore how the arrival of Portuguese traders and Jesuit missionaries in 1543 sparked a cultural and technological exchange that reshaped Japan. The discussion covers the introduction of firearms (arquebuses) at Tanegashima, the Nanban trade period, the complex relationship between the Jesuits and Japanese daimyos, and the eventual backlash that led to the brutal Shimabara Rebellion and Japan's isolationist Sakoku policy. The episode highlights key…
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