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Treaty Implementation

When: 17 July 1899
Where: Yokohama
Part of: Japan ends extraterritoriality for Western nationals

The Anglo-Japanese Treaty came into force on 17 July 1899, ending extraterritoriality for British subjects in Japan.

Signed in 1894, the treaty stipulated a five-year delay before implementation. On 17 July 1899, British subjects became subject to Japanese laws. Jurisdiction of British courts in Japan ceased, except for pending cases. This date corrects the legacy hint of August 1899.

Sources

Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Commerce and Navigation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-04
British Court for Japan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-24

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