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February 26, 2020 50 mins

We discuss the legend of the first foreign-born Samurai in Japan, Yasuke. Thanks for tuning in!

   

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02:55 Topic Introduction
04:10 Who Yasuke was and what led him to Japan
10:22 When he rose to prevalence in Japan, where he resided, and how Japanese people felt about him
20:53 Why his legend is so captivating
27:26 Upcoming and current story adaptations via film, series, and more.


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