Image Title:
The legend of Yasuke, The African Samurai

Note:
Yasuke, means, “the black one,” in Japanese. He was the "servant,” or vassal, of Oda Nobunaga, the Japanese warlord. Yasuke was allowed to don Samurai armor and weapons during several instances of battle. To read more click here Marines and also at  Wikipedia.

Note:
The image is an artist's illustration of Yasuke.

Documentary:
Yasuke: The Real AfroSamurai

Photo by:
Paul R. Bondoc

Image Source:
Marines

Subject:
African - Japan - Samurai - Warlord

Rights:
Public Domain

Image:
SA-PPLJA-14

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