1543 ⟶ Portuguese Traders Arrive in Japan, Initiating Nanban Trade

The Nanban trade period begins after Portuguese traders make...
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🏘️ Portuguese Founding of Recife

The Portuguese establish Recife in Pernambuco, north-east of Brazil.⟶
Portuguese Founding of Recife (1537)
ColonialismPortuguese EmpireSettlementExplorationTradeEconomy
BrazilBrazilPortugalPortugal

🚢 Portuguese Traders Arrive in Japan, Initiating Nanban Trade

The Nanban trade period begins after Portuguese traders make contact with Japan.⟶
Portuguese Traders Arrive in Japan, Initiating Nanban Trade (1543)
TradePortuguese EmpireEdo PeriodFeudal JapanGlobal TradeMaritime HistoryCultural Exchange
JapanJapanPortugalPortugal

🛡️ Nobunaga's Capture of Nagashima Fortress

Oda Nobunaga finally captures Nagashima fortress.⟶
Nobunaga's Capture of Nagashima Fortress (1575)
Sengoku PeriodOda NobunagaFortressJapanese HistoryMilitary StrategyFeudal JapanBattleConquest
JapanJapan

⚔️ Oda Nobunaga's Assassination at Honnō-ji

Oda Nobunaga commits seppuku during the Honnō-ji Incident coup by his general, Akechi Mitsuhide.⟶
Oda Nobunaga's Assassination at Honnō-ji (1582)
Sengoku PeriodRebellionFeudal JapanCivil WarAssassinationMilitary CoupOda NobunagaSamuraiJapanese HistoryPower Struggle
JapanJapan

🚢 Dutch Fleets Depart for Indonesia, Generating Profits

More Dutch fleets leave for Indonesia and most are profitable.Edo period screen depicting the Battle of Sekigahara⟶
Dutch Fleets Depart for Indonesia, Generating Profits (1598)
Dutch East India CompanyTradeExplorationColonialismDutch Golden AgeSpice TradeEast IndiesMaritime Trade
NetherlandsNetherlandsIndonesiaIndonesia

⚰️ Death of Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Death of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, known as the unifier of Japan.⟶
Death of Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1598)
Sengoku PeriodUnificationPower StruggleSuccessionDaimyoFeudalismShogunate
JapanJapan