
FAQ About Yasuke

What happened to Yasuke after Oda Nobunaga's death?
After Oda Nobunaga's death during the Honno-ji Incident in 1582, historical records about Yasuke's life become less clear. Yasuke was captured by the forces of Akechi Mitsuhide but was reportedly spared execution. According to existing accounts, he was taken to the Jesuit church in Kyoto. The details of his life following this event, and whether he remained in Japan or left, are not well-documented, leaving his later years a matter of speculation.