JapaneseHistoire11 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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Oda Nobunaga
What is Oda Nobunaga?
Warlord who began the unification of Japan in the 16th century, master of Yasuke.
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