Cum a exterminat Japonia feudală creștinismul: masacre, crucificări și teama că misionarii sunt avangarda invaziei europene

Japan experienced one of the most brutal persecutions of Christians in history during the 16th and 17th centuries, resulting in thousands of deaths. Initially, Christianity was welcomed by some leaders like Oda Nobunaga, who saw it as a means to establish trade with Europeans. However, after Nobunaga's death, Toyotomi Hideyoshi imposed severe restrictions, leading to the execution of missionaries and converts. The situation worsened under Tokugawa Ieyasu, who initially tolerated Christianity but later banned it entirely, leading to widespread violence against Christians. By 1614, Christianity was completely outlawed, resulting in the destruction of churches and the martyrdom of many believers.