Every May, the coastal city of Shimoda throws a three-day festival to commemorate the 1854 arrival of Commodore Perry's “black ships” — a pivotal moment that led to the opening of Japan’s doors to the world. In America’s 250th birthday year,
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@usembassytokyo joined the city’s festivities to celebrate the 🇺🇸🇯🇵 partnership.
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