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Episode 425 - The City on the Edge of Forever, Part 4

History of Japan

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The Fall of Christianity in Tokugawa Japan

This chapter examines the rising conflicts between Portuguese Christians and the Tokugawa shogunate, emphasizing the political motivations behind Tokugawa Ieyasu's anti-Christian policies. It also explores the desperate resilience of the Japanese Christian community in Nagasaki as they navigate persecution and seek solace in their faith.

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