Nambanjin: sobre os portugueses no Japão
Abstract
The encounters between the Portuguese and the Japanese in the sixteenth century played an important role in the history of Japan. The Portuguese established trade relations between the two countries, introduced Christianity into Japan and, by being the first contact of the Japanese with a different culture, constituted the Other against whomthe Japanese identity took shape. Beginning with a historical overview, based on an analysis of textbooks used in Japanese schools and on interviews conducted in Japan, this article examines what the contemporary Japanese learn about the Portuguese and how they are taught to perceive them. The main conclusion is that the Portuguese, trade and Christianity are seen as being closely associated, just as in fact they were in the past.
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