Shôhô 4 (正保四年)

Timeline of 1647

  • 1647/6/24 - Two Portuguese ships arrive in Nagasaki harbor requesting trade.
  • 1647/8/6 - The two Portuguese ships depart Nagasaki after being ordered to do so. Ten han (domains) send a total of 55,528 troops to contribute to the defense of the port.

Other Events of 1647

  • A royal monopoly system is established for the sale of sugar and turmeric in Ryûkyû, helping to allow the king to repay loans to Satsuma han.

Births and Deaths

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1646
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1648