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This chapter delves into the historical significance of the Tensho Embassy, a 1582 diplomatic mission from Japan to Europe. It highlights key encounters with European leaders and examines the cultural exchanges that arose from early European contact with Japan, while also addressing the influence of Portuguese traders and missionaries on Japanese society.

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