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.
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Honnō-ji incident
What is Honnō-ji incident?
The 1582 coup in which Oda Nobunaga was betrayed and died at the Honnō-ji temple.
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