Anti-Japanese Sentiment in Korea - Japanese Invasions of Korea

Japanese Invasions of Korea

During this time the invading Japanese dismembering more than 20,000 noses and ears from Koreans and bringing them back to Japan to create nose tombs as war trophies. In addition after the war, Korean artisans including potters were kidnapped by Hideyoshi's order to cultivate Japan's arts and culture. The abducted Korean potters played important roles to be a major factor in establishing new types of pottery such as Satsuma, Arita, and Hagi ware. This would cause tension because the Koreans feel that their culture was stolen during this time by Japan.