Echoes of History Yasuke: The First African Samurai
May 27, 2024
Delve into the captivating tale of Yasuke, the first African samurai in Japan. Explore his mysterious origins, rise to samurai status, and impact on Japanese society. Uncover the influence of foreign technologies in medieval Japan and Yasuke's divine image in Japanese culture. Learn about his disappearance and resurgence in modern popular culture.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Mysterious Origins and Rise of Yasuke, the First African Samurai in Japan
02:12 • 13min
Exploration of Foreign Influences and Technologies in Medieval Japan
15:00 • 2min
The Divine Image of Yasuke in Japanese Society
17:19 • 2min
The Rise and Disappearance of Yasuke: The First African Samurai
19:20 • 10min
Exploring the Life of Yasuke: The First African Samurai
28:59 • 3min