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In December of [[1547]], when Francis Xavier was living in Malacca, he became acquainted with [[Anjiro|Anjirō]], a Japanese living abroad who converted to Christianity.

In December of [[1547]], when Francis Xavier was living in Malacca, he became acquainted with [[Anjiro|Anjirō]], a Japanese living abroad who converted to Christianity.

In [[1549]], along with two other Jesuits, [[Cosme de Torres]] and [[Juan Fernandez|Juan Fernández]], Francis Xavier helped found the first Catholic mission in Japan.  He lived for a year in [[Kagoshima]], then moved to [[Hirado]] in the spring of [[1550]]]. He then moved on to [[Choshu|Chôshû]], where he assisted his fellow Jesuits preaching in the streets.

In [[1549]], along with two other Jesuits, [[Cosme de Torres]] and [[Juan Fernandez|Juan Fernández]], Francis Xavier helped found the first Catholic mission in Japan.  He lived for a year in [[Kagoshima]], then moved to [[Hirado]] in the spring of [[1550]]. He then moved on to [[Choshu|Chôshû]], where he assisted his fellow Jesuits preaching in the streets.

During his missionary work, Francis Xavier sent back many letters and other documents which have proved an important look at European views of Japan and Asia at that time.

During his missionary work, Francis Xavier sent back many letters and other documents which have proved an important look at European views of Japan and Asia at that time.