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Japan

History11 min

Yasuke: The African Samurai Who Served Nobunaga

The documented story of Yasuke (弥助), the African man who entered Oda Nobunaga's service in 1581. Sources, debates and the legacy of a legend.

June 11, 2026Read

Japan

History13 min

The 47 Rōnin: history and legend of a revenge

The true story of the 47 rōnin and its legend, the Chūshingura. From the 1701 Akō incident to the seppuku at Sengaku-ji: facts, dates and the myth of samurai Japan.

April 25, 2026Read