Database: The Portuguese - Revision history

imported>Soranin at 04:07, 25 December 2025

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	The [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] were the first [[Europe]]ans to reach [[Japan]], and the Japanese referred to them as [[wikt:南蛮人\|Nanbanjin]], meaning "southern barbarians." In 1543, a [[ship]] wrecked on the island of {{Wiki\|~~Taganeshima~~}}, south of [[Kyushu]], and the Portuguese on board presented the local lord with an [[arquebus]], marking the first introduction of [[firearm]]s to Japan. Later, in 1549, [[Francis Xavier]] began preaching [[Christianity]]. [[Portuguese Navy\|Portuguese ships]] started arriving annually at the archipelago's ports: {{Wiki\|Hirado, Nagasaki\|Hirado}} in 1550, {{Wiki\|Yokoseura\|Yokose-ura}} in 1561, and [[Nagasaki]] in 1570.		The [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] were the first [[Europe]]ans to reach [[Japan]], and the Japanese referred to them as [[wikt:南蛮人\|Nanbanjin]], meaning "southern barbarians." In 1543, a [[ship]] wrecked on the island of {{Wiki\|Tanegashima}}, south of [[Kyushu]], and the Portuguese on board presented the local lord with an [[arquebus]], marking the first introduction of [[firearm]]s to Japan. Later, in 1549, [[Francis Xavier]] began preaching [[Christianity]]. [[Portuguese Navy\|Portuguese ships]] started arriving annually at the archipelago's ports: {{Wiki\|Hirado, Nagasaki\|Hirado}} in 1550, {{Wiki\|Yokoseura\|Yokose-ura}} in 1561, and [[Nagasaki]] in 1570.

	The Portuguese then developed intermediary trade between Japan and [[Ming dynasty\|Ming]] [[China]] through their trading post in [[Macau]]. Their ships were more efficient than the local [[junk]]s, being faster, capable of carrying larger cargoes, and more reliable. Japan primarily imported raw [[silk]] or silk fabrics from China, which were exchanged for [[silver]] (extracted from the {{Wiki\|Iwami Province\|Iwami}} mines). Portuguese ships generated substantial profits, ranging from 30% to 60%. They also sold firearms, which the warlords needed, as Japanese production did not yet meet all the demands.		The Portuguese then developed intermediary trade between Japan and [[Ming dynasty\|Ming]] [[China]] through their trading post in [[Macau]]. Their ships were more efficient than the local [[junk]]s, being faster, capable of carrying larger cargoes, and more reliable. Japan primarily imported raw [[silk]] or silk fabrics from China, which were exchanged for [[silver]] (extracted from the {{Wiki\|Iwami Province\|Iwami}} mines). Portuguese ships generated substantial profits, ranging from 30% to 60%. They also sold firearms, which the warlords needed, as Japanese production did not yet meet all the demands.

imported>Soranin at 19:41, 21 June 2025

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	[[File:ACSH DB The Portuguese.png\|thumb\|250px]]		[[File:ACSH DB The Portuguese.png\|thumb\|250px]]
	The [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] were the first [[Europe]]ans to reach [[Japan]], and the Japanese referred to them as [[wikt:南蛮人\|Nanbanjin]], meaning "southern barbarians." In 1543, a [[ship]] wrecked on the island of {{Wiki\|Taganeshima}}, south of [[Kyushu]], and the Portuguese on board presented the local lord with an [[arquebus]], marking the first introduction of [[firearm]]s to Japan. Later, in 1549, [[Francis Xavier]] began preaching [[Christianity]]. [[Portuguese Navy\|Portuguese ships]] started arriving annually at the archipelago's ports: {{Wiki\|Hirado, Nagasaki\|Hirado}} in 1550, {{Wiki\|Yokoseura\|Yokose-ura}} in 1561, and [[Nagasaki]] in 1570.		The [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] were the first [[Europe]]ans to reach [[Japan]], and the Japanese referred to them as [[wikt:南蛮人\|Nanbanjin]], meaning "southern barbarians." In 1543, a [[ship]] wrecked on the island of {{Wiki\|Taganeshima}}, south of [[Kyushu]], and the Portuguese on board presented the local lord with an [[arquebus]], marking the first introduction of [[firearm]]s to Japan. Later, in 1549, [[Francis Xavier]] began preaching [[Christianity]]. [[Portuguese Navy\|Portuguese ships]] started arriving annually at the archipelago's ports: {{Wiki\|Hirado, Nagasaki\|Hirado}} in 1550, {{Wiki\|Yokoseura\|Yokose-ura}} in 1561, and [[Nagasaki]] in 1570.

imported>Soranin: removed from category

2025-05-13T15:54:59Z

removed from category

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	[[Category:Database: Legislation and Society]]		[[Category:Database: Legislation and Society]]
	~~[[Category:Database: Economy and Commerce]]~~
	{{DEFAULTSORT:The Portuguese}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:The Portuguese}}

imported>Darman36 at 16:40, 23 March 2025

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	Despite numerous attempts to restore ties with the [[Tokugawa shogunate\|shogunate]], the Portuguese had to give up. Only the Dutch were henceforth allowed to trade with Japan.		Despite numerous attempts to restore ties with the [[Tokugawa shogunate\|shogunate]], the Portuguese had to give up. Only the Dutch were henceforth allowed to trade with Japan.

	[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]		[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]
			[[Category:Database: Legislation and Society]]
	[[Category:Database: Economy and Commerce]]		[[Category:Database: Economy and Commerce]]
	{{DEFAULTSORT:The Portuguese}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:The Portuguese}}
	~~[[Category:Database: Legislation and Society]]~~

imported>Darman36: Same entry is in both categories

2025-03-23T16:40:08Z

Same entry is in both categories

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	Despite numerous attempts to restore ties with the [[Tokugawa shogunate\|shogunate]], the Portuguese had to give up. Only the Dutch were henceforth allowed to trade with Japan.		Despite numerous attempts to restore ties with the [[Tokugawa shogunate\|shogunate]], the Portuguese had to give up. Only the Dutch were henceforth allowed to trade with Japan.

	[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]		[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]
	[[Category:Database: Economy and Commerce]]		[[Category:Database: Economy and Commerce]]
	{{DEFAULTSORT:The Portuguese}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:The Portuguese}}
			[[Category:Database: Legislation and Society]]

imported>Lady Kyashira at 03:20, 23 March 2025

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			[[File:ACSH DB The Portuguese.png\|thumb\|250px]]
	The [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] were the first [[Europe]]ans to reach [[Japan]], and the Japanese referred to them as [[wikt:南蛮人\|Nanbanjin]], meaning "southern barbarians." In 1543, a [[ship]] wrecked on the island of {{Wiki\|Taganeshima}}, south of [[Kyushu]], and the Portuguese on board presented the local lord with an [[arquebus]], marking the first introduction of [[firearm]]s to Japan. Later, in 1549, [[Francis Xavier]] began preaching [[Christianity]]. [[Portuguese Navy\|Portuguese ships]] started arriving annually at the archipelago's ports: {{Wiki\|Hirado, Nagasaki\|Hirado}} in 1550, {{Wiki\|Yokoseura\|Yokose-ura}} in 1561, and [[Nagasaki]] in 1570.		The [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] were the first [[Europe]]ans to reach [[Japan]], and the Japanese referred to them as [[wikt:南蛮人\|Nanbanjin]], meaning "southern barbarians." In 1543, a [[ship]] wrecked on the island of {{Wiki\|Taganeshima}}, south of [[Kyushu]], and the Portuguese on board presented the local lord with an [[arquebus]], marking the first introduction of [[firearm]]s to Japan. Later, in 1549, [[Francis Xavier]] began preaching [[Christianity]]. [[Portuguese Navy\|Portuguese ships]] started arriving annually at the archipelago's ports: {{Wiki\|Hirado, Nagasaki\|Hirado}} in 1550, {{Wiki\|Yokoseura\|Yokose-ura}} in 1561, and [[Nagasaki]] in 1570.

imported>Darman36 at 01:09, 22 March 2025

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	The [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] were the first [[Europe]]ans to reach [[Japan]], and the Japanese referred to them as Nanbanjin, meaning "southern barbarians." In 1543, a [[ship]] wrecked on the island of {{Wiki\|Taganeshima}}, south of [[Kyushu]], and the Portuguese on board presented the local lord with an [[arquebus]], marking the first introduction of [[firearm]]s to Japan. Later, in 1549, [[Francis Xavier]] began preaching [[Christianity]]. [[Portuguese Navy\|Portuguese ships]] started arriving annually at the archipelago's ports: {{Wiki\|Hirado, Nagasaki\|Hirado}} in 1550, {{Wiki\|Yokoseura\|Yokose-ura}} in 1561, and [[Nagasaki]] in 1570.		The [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] were the first [[Europe]]ans to reach [[Japan]], and the Japanese referred to them as [[wikt:南蛮人\|Nanbanjin]], meaning "southern barbarians." In 1543, a [[ship]] wrecked on the island of {{Wiki\|Taganeshima}}, south of [[Kyushu]], and the Portuguese on board presented the local lord with an [[arquebus]], marking the first introduction of [[firearm]]s to Japan. Later, in 1549, [[Francis Xavier]] began preaching [[Christianity]]. [[Portuguese Navy\|Portuguese ships]] started arriving annually at the archipelago's ports: {{Wiki\|Hirado, Nagasaki\|Hirado}} in 1550, {{Wiki\|Yokoseura\|Yokose-ura}} in 1561, and [[Nagasaki]] in 1570.

	The Portuguese then developed intermediary trade between Japan and [[Ming dynasty\|Ming]] [[China]] through their trading post in [[Macau]]. Their ships were more efficient than the local [[junk]]s, being faster, capable of carrying larger cargoes, and more reliable. Japan primarily imported raw [[silk]] or silk fabrics from China, which were exchanged for [[silver]] (extracted from the {{Wiki\|Iwami Province\|Iwami}} mines). Portuguese ships generated substantial profits, ranging from 30% to 60%. They also sold firearms, which the warlords needed, as Japanese production did not yet meet all the demands.		The Portuguese then developed intermediary trade between Japan and [[Ming dynasty\|Ming]] [[China]] through their trading post in [[Macau]]. Their ships were more efficient than the local [[junk]]s, being faster, capable of carrying larger cargoes, and more reliable. Japan primarily imported raw [[silk]] or silk fabrics from China, which were exchanged for [[silver]] (extracted from the {{Wiki\|Iwami Province\|Iwami}} mines). Portuguese ships generated substantial profits, ranging from 30% to 60%. They also sold firearms, which the warlords needed, as Japanese production did not yet meet all the demands.

imported>Soranin at 03:26, 21 March 2025

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	The Portuguese then developed intermediary trade between Japan and [[Ming dynasty\|Ming]] [[China]] through their trading post in [[Macau]]. Their ships were more efficient than the local [[junk]]s, being faster, capable of carrying larger cargoes, and more reliable. Japan primarily imported raw [[silk]] or silk fabrics from China, which were exchanged for [[silver]] (extracted from the {{Wiki\|Iwami Province\|Iwami}} mines). Portuguese ships generated substantial profits, ranging from 30% to 60%. They also sold firearms, which the warlords needed, as Japanese production did not yet meet all the demands.		The Portuguese then developed intermediary trade between Japan and [[Ming dynasty\|Ming]] [[China]] through their trading post in [[Macau]]. Their ships were more efficient than the local [[junk]]s, being faster, capable of carrying larger cargoes, and more reliable. Japan primarily imported raw [[silk]] or silk fabrics from China, which were exchanged for [[silver]] (extracted from the {{Wiki\|Iwami Province\|Iwami}} mines). Portuguese ships generated substantial profits, ranging from 30% to 60%. They also sold firearms, which the warlords needed, as Japanese production did not yet meet all the demands.

	However, the reunification of the country and the takeover of international trade by [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]], along with the ban on Christianity starting in 1614, dealt a fatal blow to {{Wiki\|Japan–Portugal relations\|Japanese-Portuguese trade relations}}, which quickly declined. The Portuguese were restricted from entering the archipelago's ports. By 1636, they could only access Japan through the {{Wiki\|artificial island}} of {{Wiki\|Dejima\|Deshima}} in Nagasaki Bay, from which they were soon ~~{{Wiki\|~~Shimabara Rebellion\|expelled}} in 1641 in {{Wiki\|Japan–Netherlands relations\|favor}} of the [[Netherlands\|Dutch]].		However, the reunification of the country and the takeover of international trade by [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]], along with the ban on Christianity starting in 1614, dealt a fatal blow to {{Wiki\|Japan–Portugal relations\|Japanese-Portuguese trade relations}}, which quickly declined. The Portuguese were restricted from entering the archipelago's ports. By 1636, they could only access Japan through the {{Wiki\|artificial island}} of {{Wiki\|Dejima\|Deshima}} in Nagasaki Bay, from which they were soon [[Shimabara Rebellion\|expelled]] in 1641 in {{Wiki\|Japan–Netherlands relations\|favor}} of the [[Netherlands\|Dutch]].

	Despite numerous attempts to restore ties with the [[Tokugawa shogunate\|shogunate]], the Portuguese had to give up. Only the Dutch were henceforth allowed to trade with Japan.		Despite numerous attempts to restore ties with the [[Tokugawa shogunate\|shogunate]], the Portuguese had to give up. Only the Dutch were henceforth allowed to trade with Japan.

imported>Darman36 at 03:23, 21 March 2025

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	The Portuguese were the first ~~Europeans~~ to reach Japan, and the Japanese referred to them as Nanbanjin, meaning "southern barbarians." In 1543, a ship wrecked on the island of ~~Tanegashima~~, south of Kyushu, and the Portuguese on board presented the local lord with an arquebus, marking the first introduction of ~~firearms~~ to Japan. Later, in 1549, Francis Xavier began preaching Christianity. Portuguese ships started arriving annually at the archipelago's ports: Hirado in 1550, Yokose-ura in 1561, and Nagasaki in 1570.		The [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] were the first [[Europe]]ans to reach [[Japan]], and the Japanese referred to them as Nanbanjin, meaning "southern barbarians." In 1543, a [[ship]] wrecked on the island of {{Wiki\|Taganeshima}}, south of [[Kyushu]], and the Portuguese on board presented the local lord with an [[arquebus]], marking the first introduction of [[firearm]]s to Japan. Later, in 1549, [[Francis Xavier]] began preaching [[Christianity]]. [[Portuguese Navy\|Portuguese ships]] started arriving annually at the archipelago's ports: {{Wiki\|Hirado, Nagasaki\|Hirado}} in 1550, {{Wiki\|Yokoseura\|Yokose-ura}} in 1561, and [[Nagasaki]] in 1570.

	The Portuguese then developed intermediary trade between Japan and Ming China through their trading post in Macau. Their ships were more efficient than the local ~~junks~~, being faster, capable of carrying larger cargoes, and more reliable. Japan primarily imported raw silk or silk fabrics from China, which were exchanged for silver (extracted from the Iwami mines). Portuguese ships generated substantial profits, ranging from 30% to 60%. They also sold firearms, which the warlords needed, as Japanese production did not yet meet all the demands.		The Portuguese then developed intermediary trade between Japan and [[Ming dynasty\|Ming]] [[China]] through their trading post in [[Macau]]. Their ships were more efficient than the local [[junk]]s, being faster, capable of carrying larger cargoes, and more reliable. Japan primarily imported raw [[silk]] or silk fabrics from China, which were exchanged for [[silver]] (extracted from the {{Wiki\|Iwami Province\|Iwami}} mines). Portuguese ships generated substantial profits, ranging from 30% to 60%. They also sold firearms, which the warlords needed, as Japanese production did not yet meet all the demands.

	However, the reunification of the country and the takeover of international trade by Tokugawa ~~leyasu~~, along with the ban on Christianity starting in 1614, dealt a fatal blow to Japanese-Portuguese trade relations, which quickly declined. The Portuguese were restricted from entering the archipelago's ports. By 1636, they could only access Japan through the artificial island of Deshima in Nagasaki Bay, from which they were soon expelled in 1641 in favor of the Dutch.		However, the reunification of the country and the takeover of international trade by [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]], along with the ban on Christianity starting in 1614, dealt a fatal blow to {{Wiki\|Japan–Portugal relations\|Japanese-Portuguese trade relations}}, which quickly declined. The Portuguese were restricted from entering the archipelago's ports. By 1636, they could only access Japan through the {{Wiki\|artificial island}} of {{Wiki\|Dejima\|Deshima}} in Nagasaki Bay, from which they were soon {{Wiki\|Shimabara Rebellion\|expelled}} in 1641 in {{Wiki\|Japan–Netherlands relations\|favor}} of the [[Netherlands\|Dutch]].
	Despite numerous attempts to restore ties with the shogunate, the Portuguese had to give up. Only the Dutch were henceforth allowed to trade with Japan.
			Despite numerous attempts to restore ties with the [[Tokugawa shogunate\|shogunate]], the Portuguese had to give up. Only the Dutch were henceforth allowed to trade with Japan.
	[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]		[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]
	[[Category:Database: Economy and Commerce]]		[[Category:Database: Economy and Commerce]]
	{{DEFAULTSORT:The Portuguese}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:The Portuguese}}

imported>Soranin: From what I've seen, there is an entry with the same name under "Legislation and Society", but I'm waiting on confirmation if they are the same or just share a title

2025-03-21T01:31:04Z

From what I've seen, there is an entry with the same name under "Legislation and Society", but I'm waiting on confirmation if they are the same or just share a title

Páàjì titun

{{Spoilerhd|20 June 2025|[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]}}
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to reach Japan, and the Japanese referred to them as Nanbanjin, meaning "southern barbarians." In 1543, a ship wrecked on the island of Tanegashima, south of Kyushu, and the Portuguese on board presented the local lord with an arquebus, marking the first introduction of firearms to Japan. Later, in 1549, Francis Xavier began preaching Christianity. Portuguese ships started arriving annually at the archipelago's ports: Hirado in 1550, Yokose-ura in 1561, and Nagasaki in 1570.

The Portuguese then developed intermediary trade between Japan and Ming China through their trading post in Macau. Their ships were more efficient than the local junks, being faster, capable of carrying larger cargoes, and more reliable. Japan primarily imported raw silk or silk fabrics from China, which were exchanged for silver (extracted from the Iwami mines). Portuguese ships generated substantial profits, ranging from 30% to 60%. They also sold firearms, which the warlords needed, as Japanese production did not yet meet all the demands.

However, the reunification of the country and the takeover of international trade by Tokugawa leyasu, along with the ban on Christianity starting in 1614, dealt a fatal blow to Japanese-Portuguese trade relations, which quickly declined. The Portuguese were restricted from entering the archipelago's ports. By 1636, they could only access Japan through the artificial island of Deshima in Nagasaki Bay, from which they were soon expelled in 1641 in favor of the Dutch.
Despite numerous attempts to restore ties with the shogunate, the Portuguese had to give up. Only the Dutch were henceforth allowed to trade with Japan.
[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]
[[Category:Database: Economy and Commerce]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:The Portuguese}}

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	[[File:ACSH DB The Portuguese.png\|thumb\|250px]]		[[File:ACSH DB The Portuguese.png\|thumb\|250px]]
	The [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] were the first [[Europe]]ans to reach [[Japan]], and the Japanese referred to them as [[wikt:南蛮人\|Nanbanjin]], meaning "southern barbarians." In 1543, a [[ship]] wrecked on the island of {{Wiki\|~~Taganeshima~~}}, south of [[Kyushu]], and the Portuguese on board presented the local lord with an [[arquebus]], marking the first introduction of [[firearm]]s to Japan. Later, in 1549, [[Francis Xavier]] began preaching [[Christianity]]. [[Portuguese Navy\|Portuguese ships]] started arriving annually at the archipelago's ports: {{Wiki\|Hirado, Nagasaki\|Hirado}} in 1550, {{Wiki\|Yokoseura\|Yokose-ura}} in 1561, and [[Nagasaki]] in 1570.		The [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] were the first [[Europe]]ans to reach [[Japan]], and the Japanese referred to them as [[wikt:南蛮人\|Nanbanjin]], meaning "southern barbarians." In 1543, a [[ship]] wrecked on the island of {{Wiki\|Tanegashima}}, south of [[Kyushu]], and the Portuguese on board presented the local lord with an [[arquebus]], marking the first introduction of [[firearm]]s to Japan. Later, in 1549, [[Francis Xavier]] began preaching [[Christianity]]. [[Portuguese Navy\|Portuguese ships]] started arriving annually at the archipelago's ports: {{Wiki\|Hirado, Nagasaki\|Hirado}} in 1550, {{Wiki\|Yokoseura\|Yokose-ura}} in 1561, and [[Nagasaki]] in 1570.

	The Portuguese then developed intermediary trade between Japan and [[Ming dynasty\|Ming]] [[China]] through their trading post in [[Macau]]. Their ships were more efficient than the local [[junk]]s, being faster, capable of carrying larger cargoes, and more reliable. Japan primarily imported raw [[silk]] or silk fabrics from China, which were exchanged for [[silver]] (extracted from the {{Wiki\|Iwami Province\|Iwami}} mines). Portuguese ships generated substantial profits, ranging from 30% to 60%. They also sold firearms, which the warlords needed, as Japanese production did not yet meet all the demands.		The Portuguese then developed intermediary trade between Japan and [[Ming dynasty\|Ming]] [[China]] through their trading post in [[Macau]]. Their ships were more efficient than the local [[junk]]s, being faster, capable of carrying larger cargoes, and more reliable. Japan primarily imported raw [[silk]] or silk fabrics from China, which were exchanged for [[silver]] (extracted from the {{Wiki\|Iwami Province\|Iwami}} mines). Portuguese ships generated substantial profits, ranging from 30% to 60%. They also sold firearms, which the warlords needed, as Japanese production did not yet meet all the demands.

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	[[File:ACSH DB The Portuguese.png\|thumb\|250px]]		[[File:ACSH DB The Portuguese.png\|thumb\|250px]]
	The [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] were the first [[Europe]]ans to reach [[Japan]], and the Japanese referred to them as [[wikt:南蛮人\|Nanbanjin]], meaning "southern barbarians." In 1543, a [[ship]] wrecked on the island of {{Wiki\|Taganeshima}}, south of [[Kyushu]], and the Portuguese on board presented the local lord with an [[arquebus]], marking the first introduction of [[firearm]]s to Japan. Later, in 1549, [[Francis Xavier]] began preaching [[Christianity]]. [[Portuguese Navy\|Portuguese ships]] started arriving annually at the archipelago's ports: {{Wiki\|Hirado, Nagasaki\|Hirado}} in 1550, {{Wiki\|Yokoseura\|Yokose-ura}} in 1561, and [[Nagasaki]] in 1570.		The [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] were the first [[Europe]]ans to reach [[Japan]], and the Japanese referred to them as [[wikt:南蛮人\|Nanbanjin]], meaning "southern barbarians." In 1543, a [[ship]] wrecked on the island of {{Wiki\|Taganeshima}}, south of [[Kyushu]], and the Portuguese on board presented the local lord with an [[arquebus]], marking the first introduction of [[firearm]]s to Japan. Later, in 1549, [[Francis Xavier]] began preaching [[Christianity]]. [[Portuguese Navy\|Portuguese ships]] started arriving annually at the archipelago's ports: {{Wiki\|Hirado, Nagasaki\|Hirado}} in 1550, {{Wiki\|Yokoseura\|Yokose-ura}} in 1561, and [[Nagasaki]] in 1570.

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	The Portuguese then developed intermediary trade between Japan and [[Ming dynasty\|Ming]] [[China]] through their trading post in [[Macau]]. Their ships were more efficient than the local [[junk]]s, being faster, capable of carrying larger cargoes, and more reliable. Japan primarily imported raw [[silk]] or silk fabrics from China, which were exchanged for [[silver]] (extracted from the {{Wiki\|Iwami Province\|Iwami}} mines). Portuguese ships generated substantial profits, ranging from 30% to 60%. They also sold firearms, which the warlords needed, as Japanese production did not yet meet all the demands.		The Portuguese then developed intermediary trade between Japan and [[Ming dynasty\|Ming]] [[China]] through their trading post in [[Macau]]. Their ships were more efficient than the local [[junk]]s, being faster, capable of carrying larger cargoes, and more reliable. Japan primarily imported raw [[silk]] or silk fabrics from China, which were exchanged for [[silver]] (extracted from the {{Wiki\|Iwami Province\|Iwami}} mines). Portuguese ships generated substantial profits, ranging from 30% to 60%. They also sold firearms, which the warlords needed, as Japanese production did not yet meet all the demands.

	However, the reunification of the country and the takeover of international trade by [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]], along with the ban on Christianity starting in 1614, dealt a fatal blow to {{Wiki\|Japan–Portugal relations\|Japanese-Portuguese trade relations}}, which quickly declined. The Portuguese were restricted from entering the archipelago's ports. By 1636, they could only access Japan through the {{Wiki\|artificial island}} of {{Wiki\|Dejima\|Deshima}} in Nagasaki Bay, from which they were soon ~~{{Wiki\|~~Shimabara Rebellion\|expelled}} in 1641 in {{Wiki\|Japan–Netherlands relations\|favor}} of the [[Netherlands\|Dutch]].		However, the reunification of the country and the takeover of international trade by [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]], along with the ban on Christianity starting in 1614, dealt a fatal blow to {{Wiki\|Japan–Portugal relations\|Japanese-Portuguese trade relations}}, which quickly declined. The Portuguese were restricted from entering the archipelago's ports. By 1636, they could only access Japan through the {{Wiki\|artificial island}} of {{Wiki\|Dejima\|Deshima}} in Nagasaki Bay, from which they were soon [[Shimabara Rebellion\|expelled]] in 1641 in {{Wiki\|Japan–Netherlands relations\|favor}} of the [[Netherlands\|Dutch]].

	Despite numerous attempts to restore ties with the [[Tokugawa shogunate\|shogunate]], the Portuguese had to give up. Only the Dutch were henceforth allowed to trade with Japan.		Despite numerous attempts to restore ties with the [[Tokugawa shogunate\|shogunate]], the Portuguese had to give up. Only the Dutch were henceforth allowed to trade with Japan.