Loading
The Portuguese arrived in Japan, on the island of Tanegashima
Observatory of the Portuguese Language1543
Observatory of the Portuguese Language
Lisboa, Portugal
The Portuguese arrived in Japan, on the island of Tanegashima. in em 1542 ou 1543. Japan has been known since the time of Marco Polo, who called it Cipango. But the Portuguese were effectively the first Europeans to arrive in Japan, inaugurating the trade intermediated by the Portuguese, using the wagon to transport large loads.
Show lessRead more
Details
- Title: The Portuguese arrived in Japan, on the island of Tanegashima
- Creator: Observatory of the Portuguese Language
- Date Created: 1543
- Location: Internet
- Type: Map
- Rights: Google maps
Get the app
Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more
You are all set!
Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.