Perry Memorial Hall, Kurihama, Kanagawa, Japan, A Meuseum About Commodore Perry's Trip to Japan
Perry Memorial Hall, Kurihama, Kanagawa, Japan, A Meuseum About Commodore Perry's Trip to Japan. This exhibit hall features historical information about Commodore Perry's initial visit to Japan. He arrived in three Black Ships with a mission to open trade to and from Japan.
Literature from Yokosuka City Tourist Guide
The Arrival of Perry
Some time after 4 p.m.
on Friday, July 8, 1853
(Kaei 6), Commodore
Perry led the East India Squadron of four ships (two steamships and two sailing ships) into Edo Bay where they dropped anchor off of the Uraga Harbor. Preceding Perry's arrival, six foreign ships had entered Edo Bay seeking friendly relations. One such ship, the Morrison, had been chased away in heated attack. Unlike the others, Perry's squadron was firm in their stance, a manner completely different from the previous ships.
The Uraga Bugyo-sho (magistrate's office), which was in charge of dealing with foreign ships, displayed a banner written in French stating that the ships shouldleave immediately. As there was no response, Saburosuke Nakajima,
a magistrate's yoriki, or low ranking official, attempted to board the flagship
Susquehanna accompanied by interpreter Tatsunosuke Hori. When their admission was flatly refused, Hori called out in English,I can speak Dutch. These were the first English words spoken publicly by a Japanese official. In response to Hori's declaration, a Dutch interpreter named Portman appeared to negotiate. Hori then introduced Nakajima asthe vice governor of the Uraga Bugyo-sho,and the two men were finally granted permission to board the ship whereupon they learned that Perry's mission was to deliver an official letter from the President of the United States to the Emperor of Japan.
Perry Memorial Hall, Kurihama, Kanagawa, Japan, A Meuseum About Commodore Perry's Trip to Japan
Perry Memorial Hall, Kurihama, Kanagawa, Japan, A Meuseum About Commodore Perry's Trip to Japan. The initial picture in this film in the Perry Memorial Hall depicts Perry's survey of Edo Bay.
Literature from Yokosuka City Tourist Guide
Survey of Edo Bay
The reason Perry's squadron chose to anchor off of the Uraga Harbor is because
until then, marine charts did not exist beyond that location. Foreign ships had
never ventured farther than Uraga because of an order of by the Edo Shogunate to
repel any foreign ships that trespassed the line stretching from Kannonzaki in
Yokosuka to Futtsu in Chiba Prefecture.
Perry felt that in order to facilitate effective negotiations he must anchor as
close to Edo as possible. The day after their arrival, he began to survey the area
near Uraga using small bateira boats. On the bow of the survey boats were white
flags, and on the stern were U.S. Navy flags. The Uraga Magistrate's Office inquired about the meaning of the white flags and were told that they were a sign of peace. Surveys were conducted every day except Sunday. On July 11, the survey boats proceeded into the waters beyond Kannonzaki and Hashirimizu, a crucial defense point for the Shogunate Government. For Perry as well, the success of the expedition depended on whether this line could be crossed or not. For this reason, Perry named the area around Hatayamazaki Point in HashirimizuPoint Rubicon,in reference to the Rubicon River, the breaking point of Caesar's victory in conquering Rome. He also named the Island of Sarushima, which was visible in the distance, Perry Island. The surveys were conducted up to a point off Haneda, with detailed reports of the depths and
conditions of the seabed.
Perry Memorial Hall, Kurihama, Kanagawa, Japan, A Meuseum About Commodore Perry's Trip to Japan
Perry Memorial Hall, Kurihama, Kanagawa, Japan, A Meuseum About Commodore Perry's Trip to Japan. This is a short clip of newspapers from the time of the building of the Perry Monument at the nearby park. This is still inside of Perry Memorial Hall.
Literature from Yokosuka City Tourist Brochure
Construction of the Monument
A monument commemorating Perry's landing was constructed in July 1901 (Meiji 34) following a visit to Kurihama in October 1900 by the retiredblack shipmidshipman, Rear Admiral Beardslee. Beardslee was shocked to find that Kurihama was a simple fishing village with nothing to indicate that the first encounter between the Japan and the United States took place there. The following November, Beardslee delivered a moving speech before the American Friends'Association where he expressed his treasured memories and his great disappointment with current day Kurihama.
The American Friends'Association was primarily made up of prominent businessmen and government leaders living near Tokyo and Yokohama. It's chairman, Kentaro Kaneko, had studied in the U.S. and also contributed to the drafting of the Meiji Constitution. Upon hearing Beardslee's speech, Kaneko led the Association to take initiative and plan for the construction of a comemmorative monument. They succeeded in collecting ¥20,000 in donations and were also granted a monetary gift from the Imperial Household Agency.
Thanks to a passionate campaign by Kaneko and the Association, the monument was completed within eight months of Beardslee's speech. Inscribed upon it were the wordsMonument to the Landing of U.S. Navy Commodore Perrywritten in Japanese brush script by Japan's first Prime Minister Hirobumi Ito. The unveiling of the monument took place on July 14, the same date as Perry's landing. Attending were domestic and foreign leaders including Prime Minister Taro Katsura and the U.S. Minister to Japan. The historical event which took place in the Miura Peninsula symbolized modern international relations and particularly the ties between Japan and the U.S.
Kurihama, Perry Celebration, Fest 2013, Kanagawa, Japan, Video of people at Event
Aden and School Friend, Kurihama, Perry Fest 2013, Kanagawa, Japan
Every year in the summer they have a festival in Kurihama Beach to celebrate Commodore Perry's visit to Japan which opened the Japanese economy to more global trade. It is said that the men from his ship rowed smaller boats in to the Kurihama area and set up camp.
Kurihama, Perry Fest, Kanagawa, Japan, Videos 2013
Kurihama, Perry Fest, Kanagawa, Japan, Videos 2013
Every year in the summer they have a festival in Kurihama Beach to celebrate Commodore Perry's visit to Japan which opened the Japanese economy to more global trade. It is said that the men from his ship rowed smaller boats in to the Kurihama area and set up camp.
Black Ship Festival Gift Exchange and Reception
Japanese and US Sailors participate in a gift exchange and reception as part of Black Ship Festival, an annual celebration held in Shimoda, Japan celebrating the opening of the port and the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry and the black ships.
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Commodore Perry Centennial at Perry Park and Black Ship festival in Kurihama, Japan.
Centennial celebration of the Commodore Perry expedition in Kurihama, Japan. Flags of the United States and Japan. Many children wave Japanese and American flags. Japanese and American officials visit the Guoku-Sen-Ji temple. Admiral Robert Briscoe, commander of U.S. naval forces in the Far East, places wreaths at the tombs of five American sailors. People gather outside Perry museum in the park. View of bay. Two American warships can be seen in the distance. Black Ship pageant in the town. Japanese people in kimonos.Japanese culture and traditions are shown. Japanese women perform a traditional dance. Location: Kurihama Japan. Date: June 1953.
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Sakura Trees in Japan: Sakura Trees lining main road in Kurihama Japan
Sakura Trees in Japan: Sakura Trees lining the main road in Kurihama Japan. This is the road that runs between the Aeon on the right and the shrine and parks on the left coming from Kurihama Port. This video is a driving view shot from my car as I drove slowly down the street. Hanami flower viewing is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the beauty of flowers, flower in this case meaning cherry blossoms , or ume blossoms. From mid January to early May sakura trees bloom all over Japan. The blossom forecast is announced each year by the Japanese weather bureau and is anticipated carefully by people planning hanami as the blossoms only last a week or two. In modern-day Japan hanami mostly consists of having an outdoor gathering beneath the sakura trees during daytime where people and or families set up a picnic like areas and sometimes cook or bring food and snacks.
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United States and Japanese diplomats, naval officers and sailors mark centennial ...HD Stock Footage
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United States and Japanese diplomats, naval officers and sailors mark centennial of Commodore Perry Expedition
American and Japanese diplomats, Naval officers, sailors, and local officials mark the centennial of Commodore Perry's expedition at Shiroyama Park in Shimoda, Japan. The Japanese flag is slowly raised by an American sailor. Then the American flag is slowly raised by a sailor of the Japanese Naval Self-Defense Force. A small Japanese boy unveils a new memorial for Commodore Perry and Consul Harris. Admiral Robert Briscoe, commander of U.S. naval forces in the Far East, lays wreaths at the new monuments. Japanese officials also place wreaths, and a Japanese official gives a speech. view of the bay from the memorial. Japanese school girls in traditional costume pose with a model of a black ship from Commodore Perry's Squadron. Location: Japan. Date: May 24, 1953.
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USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE-9) sailing in the Tokyo Bay / 米海軍補給艦 マシュー・ペリー
浦賀水道を航行中の米海軍補給艦マシュー・ペリー
撮影日 140110
撮影場所 浦賀水道
Shooting date 140110
Place Yokosuka city JPN
Kurihama Beach, Balcony View, Typhoon Video, Kanagawa, Japan, October 2013
Kurihama Beach, Balcony View, Typhoon Video, Kanagawa, Japan, October 2013
Perry's Landing In Kurihama (Part 1-2) - AndyJapandy S01-E052
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Port of Uraga, Japan 坂本龍馬が立つ！
ペリー来航以来、多くの幕末の偉人たちが訪れた浦賀港。その港が見渡せる場所に新しいランドマークが・・・
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