Opening the port created Christian town Nagasaki in 1570

Nagasaki Port was opened in 1570 by Omura Sumitada, the first Japanese feudal lord

to be baptized as a Christian.

At that time, a group of Christian families immigrated to the area along with Father

Figueiredo. Many of them were fleeing persecution in regions such as Shimabara, Iki,

Goto, Hirado, and Yamaguchi. Their arrival marked the beginning of Nagasaki as

a Christian town.

Omura Sumitada donated the territories of Nagasaki and Mogi to the Jesuits to

protect his domain from neighboring enemies.

In 1580, the Society of Jesus in Japan established its headquarters in Nagasaki.