Who Was The First English Man in Japan?: The Real Story Behind Shogun! (Bonus Episode)

In this Bonus episode of Thinking in English, I look into the real history behind the Disney+ TV series ‘Shōgun’.

This episode delves into the historical context of Japan’s interaction with foreigners before the era of seclusion, the concept of Shogunate in Japanese history, and the true stories of William Adams and Jan Joosten who inspired characters in ‘Shōgun’.

I touch on Japan’s period of Sakoku, early foreign visitors, and the influence of Portuguese in Japan, while comparing these historical facts with the fictional narrative of ‘Shōgun’.

I hope you enjoy listening!

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