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Shore Leave Riot

When
13 August 1886
Where
Nagasaki, Japan
Part of
Nagasaki Incident: Chinese troops riot during shore leave

Chinese sailors on shore leave in Nagasaki caused disturbances and clashed with Japanese police.

On August 13, 1886, around 500 Chinese troops went on shore leave. Many visited the red-light district, violating military discipline by drinking and causing trouble, which led to altercations with locals and clashes with the Japanese police.

Sources

  1. Nagasaki incident Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18

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