jan 13, 1543 - Portuguese arrive in Japan
Description:
- Tanegashima, Kagoshima, Japan -The Portuguese land on Tanegashima, becoming the first Europeans to arrive in Japan, and introduce the arquebus into Japanese warfare. This period of time is often entitled Nanban trade, where both Europeans and Asians would engage in mercantilism.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 13, 1543
Now
~ 482 years ago