Japanese Christian Diplomacy
A visionary named Valignano sought to bridge the cultural gap between Japan and the Christian world. He proposed sending a group of young Japanese Christians to Europe, aiming to showcase Japan's achievements and foster diplomatic relations. This mission, known as the Tensho embassy, featured four boys, including the well-educated Ito, who were set to represent their nation and return with newfound knowledge of the Christian world.In this clip
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The Tenshō embassy
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