Matthew Perry (naval officer)

Matthew Calbraith Perry (April 10, 1794 – March 4, 1858) was the Commodore of the U.S. Navy who forced the opening of Japan to the West with the Convention of Kanagawa in 1854, under the threat of military force.

Fictional depictions

The story of the opening of Japan was the basis of Stephen Sondheim & John Weidman's Pacific Overtures.

Related Topics:
Stephen Sondheim - John Weidman - Pacific Overtures

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The coming of Perry's ships is briefly mentioned in an episode of the anime series Rurouni Kenshin. Another anime series in which Perry briefly appears is Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan.

Related Topics:
Anime - Rurouni Kenshin - Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan

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See also: History of Japan

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