The artwork that had made its way to Japan with the Portuguese fascinated the Japanese, who in turn had generated interest amongst the explorers. The Portuguese and the other European nations at this time were not influenced by Buddhism or Japanese Artwork in order to create their own masterpieces. Instead they were mentors conveying their art and teaching their religions. This soon came to an abrupt end as the great warrior, general, samurai, and politician by the name of Toyotomi Hideyoshi banished Christian missionaries in 1587. His predecessor Oda Nobunaga, was interested in European culture and allowed persecution of Buddhists and the destruction of their temples. After the assassination of Oda Nobunaga, Hideyoshi struck with fury
