“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series October 25th: The Day of the Shimabara Rebellion – The Tragedy and Culture That Shaped Japan’s Seclusion | What’s Today’s Special Day Series
Dive deep into the Shimabara Rebellion of 1637, a massive peasant uprising led by Amakusa Shirō against brutal oppression and Christian persecution. Discover how this single event fundamentally reshaped Japanese culture and politics by sealing the policy of Sakoku (national seclusion).