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Arrival at Uraga

Name: Arrival at Uraga
Start: 1853-07-08
End: 1853-07-09
Location: Uraga

When: July 8-9, 1853
Where: Uraga
Part of: Commodore Perry arrives in Edo Bay

Perry arrived at the entrance to Edo Bay on July 8, 1853, initiating contact with Japanese authorities.

Perry reached Uraga on July 8, 1853. On July 9, a yoriki and interpreter rowed out to the Susquehanna but were initially refused permission to board. This marked the first physical contact between the American squadron and Japanese officials in the bay.

Sources

Matthew C. Perry Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
Perry Expedition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06

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