Japan and the West: First Contact - the Real History Behind Shogun

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Japan continues with a video on the First Contact between the Japanese and the West. In this video, we will talk about the Portuguese and Dutch arrival - the real history behind FX's Shogun TV Show, as well as the Japanese embassies to Europe, including the famous embassy to Rome by Hasekura Tsunenaga. 🎥 Join our YouTube members and patrons to unlock exclusive content! Our community is currently enjoying deep dives into the First Punic War, Pacific War, history of Prussia, Italian Unification Wars, Russo-Japanese War, Albigensian Crusade, and Xenophon’s Anabasis. Become a part of this exclusive circle: or patron: and Paypal as well! Other videos on Japan and Shogunate: William Adams - English Samurai: Yasuke - African Samurai: Samurai: Outsiders to Legends: Russo-Japanese War Begins: How did Japan become Buddhist?: Imjin War: Wakō - History of Piracy in Japan: Shimabara Rebellion: The Christian Revolt in Japan Ainu - History of the Indigenous people of Japan: Real Ghost of Tsushima - Mongol Invasion of Japan: Mongols: Invasions of Japan 1274 and 1281: Sohei: Buddhist Warrior Monks: Script: Dimitris Koutsoumis Animation: Arb Paninken Narration: Officially Devin ( & ) Sources: ✔ Merch store ► ✔ Podcast ► ✔ Twitter ► ✔ Facebook ► ✔ Instagram ► Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: #Documentary #Japan #Shogun