37 min

Commodore Perry in Japan Explained. Part 1 - The arrival of the Black Ships Japan Explained

    • History

In 1853 Commodore Perry came to the shores of Japan and "opened" it to the world. Or did he? Let's see what actually happened when four black ships appeared one summer day near the shore of Uraga.

More info on https://japanexplained.com/kurofune/

Support the show: https://japanexplained.com/#support

Instagram: @japanexplained

Cover design: @justlavi

In 1853 Commodore Perry came to the shores of Japan and "opened" it to the world. Or did he? Let's see what actually happened when four black ships appeared one summer day near the shore of Uraga.

More info on https://japanexplained.com/kurofune/

Support the show: https://japanexplained.com/#support

Instagram: @japanexplained

Cover design: @justlavi

37 min

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