Ancient Gaijins: Looking Weird Since the 17th Century

Japan stopped allowing foreigners into the country for 20 years around the year 1635, and through these pictures I think we can see the reason why.  Take a look at these goofy ancient gaikokujin, trying to invade Japan’s mainland since the 17th century and beyond.

Gaikokujin from 1714

Ancient Turkey and Italian gaijin.

Ancient Turkey and Italian gaijin.

Ancient Portugal and Brazilian gaijin.

Ancient Portugal and Brazilian gaijin.

Ancient Netherlands and Spain gaijin.

Ancient Netherlands and Spain gaijin.

Ancient England and Russian gaijin.

Ancient England and Russian gaijin.

African and Siam gaijin.

African and Siam gaijin.

Oldie Gaijin from 1688

Turkey and Bologne gaijin.

Turkey and Bologne gaijin.

Portugal and American gaijin.

Portugal and American gaijin.

Netherlands and Luzon gaijin.

Netherlands and Luzon gaijin.

Germania and French gaijin.

Germania and French gaijin.

England and Moscow gaijin.

England and Moscow gaijin.

Arican and Persian gaijin.

Arican and Persian gaijin.

And just for good measure, we’re going to throw in some cool dwarfs! No extra cost.  Enjoy.

Dwarfs from 1714 and 1688

Ancient gaijin dwarfs.