The African Samurai: He Became Japan's Most Legendary Warrior | Ancient Echoes

In 1579, an African man arrived in Japan. He was six foot two. His skin was darker than anything the Japanese had ever seen. They thought it was paint and tried to scrub it off.

Within months, he would become the first foreign samurai in history.

This is the story of Yasuke - the African warrior who broke every rule of Japanese society, fought beside one of the most powerful warlords in history, and witnessed one of the most dramatic moments in Japan's past.

From enslaved man to honored samurai. From outsider to legend. This is a story that was nearly forgotten for 400 years.

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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 - The African Giant Arrives
0:20 - They Tried to Wash His Skin
1:00 - Meeting the Warlord
1:45 - Becoming a Samurai
2:30 - The Warrior
3:15 - The Betrayal
4:00 - He Vanished from History
4:30 - The Legend Rediscovered
5:00 - His Legacy Lives On

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