n 1600, William Adams became the first Englishman to visit Japan when his ship anchored off the island of Kyushu. This first encounter between England and Japan subsequently blossomed into a relationship that has grown and flourished for more than four centuries. The practice of giftgiving characterises this friendship, and has
JAPAN: COURTS AND CULTURE
Apr 21, 2022
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