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Commodore Matthew Perry

This character's most significant accomplishment was his negotiating the Treaty of Kanagawa.

The Tokugawa Shogunate

The ruling body of Japan from 1603 to 1868.

Emperor Komei

The puppet ruler of Japan during Perry's interactions with the Japanese.

Uraga Government Officials

The first officials to meet with Perry upon his arrival.

Kayama

One of the more important negotiators who established good relations with the Americans.

Manjiro

The Japanese-American who helped negotiations with the Japanese.

Ido and Toda

The first two officials who met with the Americans.

Yenosuke

One of the major translators during treaty negotiations.

The Villagers of Shimoda and Hakodate

Two trading cities established by the treaties.

Meiji the Great

The Emperor who modernized Japan with the help of his allies.

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