The African Samurai: The Untold Story of Yasuke

🇩🇪Yasuke, an African man, became a samurai in feudal Japan under Daimyo Nobunaga, making him the first foreign samurai.

🎉Yasuke's height, dark skin, and physical prowess made him a curiosity in Kyoto, where he became a local celebrity.

⚔️Yasuke fought alongside Nobunaga's forces in battles, displaying his strength as a samurai.

💖Yasuke's loyalty and bravery earned him the admiration of Daimyo Nobunaga and a place in his service.

❗Yasuke's story ends tragically with the betrayal of Nobunaga by Akechi Mitsuhide, leading to Yasuke's capture and return to the Jesuits.

How did Yasuke become a samurai in feudal Japan?

—Yasuke became a samurai in feudal Japan by impressing Daimyo Nobunaga with his physical prowess and loyalty.

What made Yasuke a celebrity in Kyoto?

—Yasuke's height, dark skin, and physical appearance made him a curiosity, leading to him becoming a local celebrity in Kyoto.

Did Yasuke fight in battles as a samurai?

—Yes, Yasuke fought alongside Nobunaga's forces in battles, displaying his strength and skills as a samurai.

How did Yasuke's story end?

—Yasuke's story ends tragically with the betrayal of Nobunaga by Akechi Mitsuhide, leading to Yasuke's capture and return to the Jesuits.

What is the significance of Yasuke's story?

—Yasuke's story represents the unique and unlikely fate that can befall even the humblest of men, as he went from being a slave to becoming a samurai in feudal Japan.

00:07The story of Yasuke, the first foreign samurai in feudal Japan.

03:35Yasuke's origins and early life as a slave in Africa or Ethiopia.

06:15Yasuke's introduction to Daimyo Nobunaga and his journey to becoming a samurai.

08:26The tragic betrayal of Nobunaga and Yasuke's capture.

09:29Yasuke's return to the Jesuits and the end of his story.