Return of Hasekura Tsunenaga from Europe

Timeline

1. 1615Vatican City · Vatican CityHasekura Tsunenaga led the Keichō embassy to Europe in an audience with Pope Paul V in Rome, presenting a letter from Date Masamune and requesting permission for trade with Japan and missionary activity; the embassy was formally received by the pope.
2. 1615Rome · RomeAfter completing its diplomatic mission in Rome, the embassy left Rome in December 1615 and traveled via Spain to prepare for the voyage back, beginning the journey home. The embassy finally arrived in Sendai in August 1620.