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1858: United States and Japan Sign the Harris Treaty

29 Jul 2025 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

In 1858, the United States and Japan signed the Harris Treaty, opening Japan to foreign trade and culture. Negotiated by Townsend Harris, it granted Americans extraterritorial rights and religious freedom, fostering diplomatic ties between the two nations.

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