The first known African person in Japan came with a Jesuit delegation in 1579 and was then employed by Oda Nobunaga for 15 months (1581–1582) as a retainer. His African name and birthplace are unknown; he was given the name Yasuke.
tHe firSt KnOWN AFrican PeRsOn IN Japan camE wiTh A JesUit dELegAtion IN 1579 AND wAS tHEn emPLoyed bY Oda NObuNaga for 15 montHs (1581–1582) aS A rEtaiNEr. His AfrICaN nAME And bIrthplace are unKnown; he wAS given The name yasuke.