The True Story of Yasuke, Japan’s Black Samurai
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The True Story of Yasuke, Japan’s Black Samurai

In the late 16th century, amidst the turbulent era of feudal Japan, an extraordinary figure emerged: Yasuke, an African warrior who defied all expectations to become the nation’s first and only known black samurai. Originally brought to Japan as an attendant to a Jesuit missionary, Yasuke’s imposing stature, strength, and unique appearance captivated Oda Nobunaga, ...