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“ Adams and Ieysau shared values and the same rational view of the world . This led the two men to develop a deep friendship beyond that of a shogun and a retainer ”, said Akihiro Ozeki , a local historian and author of a book that explores the history of Hirado .
“ Adams became a hero in Japan and helped bring about changes in the internal situation in Japan ”, Ozeki explained .
He believes that research into Adams ’ life in Japan has not progressed much since the Meiji era ( 1868 – 1912 ) and has become “ shrouded in legends , with the boundaries of historical fact and legend ambiguous ”.
This is why Ozeki is advocating the creation of a permanent Anjin Society to examine this critical passage in Japanese history .
“ The close relationship between Adams and Shogun Ieyasu , and the fact Adams was made samurai , are significant in the early history of UK – Japan relations ”, said Irving . “ Having been the first Englishman in Japan , his story is known to have inspired the next generation of English traders who arrived in the 19th century .
“ The romance of [ Adams ’] story will never go away , and certainly deserves
Dr Richard Irving joined the summit panel discussions .
another telling . He will always be a figure with whom English people in Japan will associate , and Japanese , too , are familiar with him ”.
This appeal was boosted by Clavell ’ s novel that is based on Adams ’ exploits . Further , there are plans afoot to remake the 1980 Shogun mini-series — an updated version would inevitably attract new attention to Adams ’ tale .
Dignitaries who attended the summit included the British consul in Osaka Simon Fisher , his Dutch counterpart , the governor of Nagasaki Prefecture , local members of the Diet and the mayors of the four towns that have links to Adams .
In addition , Susan Haydock , the honorary mayor of Medway in Kent , represented Gillingham , where Adams was born .
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