This episode takes a look at the first Europeans to reach the island of Japan in 1543. The two men - António Mota and Francisco Zeimoto - were Portuguese merchants. Their visit would transform Japanese society with the introduction of the arquebus - an early musket.The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at [email protected] more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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