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The Portuguese and the Samurai: Why Japan Expelled Its Western Allies
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the dramatic rise and fall of Portuguese influence in Japan during the Nanban trade era. They discuss the arrival of the first Europeans in 1543, the introduction of firearms that reshaped Japanese warfare, and the spread of Christianity under figures like Alessandro Valignano and the daimyo of Kyushu. The conversation covers the shifting policies of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the growing suspicion of foreign influence, and the brutal Shimabara Rebellion that sealed Japan's isolation. They delve into the Fumi-e practice, the expulsion of missionaries, and…
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