Yasuke, an African man who arrived in Japan in 1579, is recognized as the first Black samurai. He was brought to Japan as a slave by Portuguese traders. However, he gained the favor of Oda Nobunaga, a powerful feudal lord, who granted him a residence, stipend, and a katana (sword). This elevated him from captivity to a respected warrior. Some historians dispute whether he was a true samurai, but his status as a retainer and bodyguard to Nobunaga is well-documented.
Yasuke, an African man who arrived in Japan in 1579, is recognized as the first Black samurai. He was brought to Japan as a slave by Portuguese traders. However, he gained the favor of Oda Nobunaga, a powerful feudal lord, who granted him a residence, stipend, and a katana (sword). This elevated him from captivity to a respected warrior. Some historians dispute whether he was a true samurai, but his status as a retainer and bodyguard to Nobunaga is well-documented.
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