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

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.

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