Ships from Europe brought Christianity to Japan in 1549, and for decades, the faith grew under the watchful gaze of the Shogun. However, fear of foreign influence eventually led to persecution, and by 1624, Japanese Christians had only a few more years of peace.
Good Soil
In 1549, Christianity was introduced to Japan, sparking a rapid increase in faith that initially received Shogun tolerance. By 1624, however, the Shogun's perspective shifted, and foreign influence was seen as a source of fear, leading to Christian persecution.
