100 YEARS AGO
Saturday, Nov. 17 1917
Three old Japanese who witnessed the arrival of Commodore Perry at Uraga will be among the persons present at the town to welcome Mr. Hardey, who arrives there today for a visit to the former fishing village.
Japan Times 1917: An eye-witness account of Perry's historic visit
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