i. America appointed Commodore Matthew Perry as the chief of its naval mission to Japan.
ii. Commodore Matthew Perry first came to Gulf of Edo in Japan in 1853.
iii. He made a request to the Japanese government to ensure safety to the American ships within the marine boundaries of Japan and to provide business concessions.
iv. Considering the extent and strength of Perry’s Navy, the Japanese governance, Tokugawa Shogun signed a business agreement with America on 31st March, 1854 at Kanagawa.
v. As per this agreement:
a. America was allowed entry to Shimonda and Hakodate ports for procuring wood, coal and water.
b. The American representative could stay in Japan.
c. The American sailors in distress would be provided help by the Japanese.
d. America was allowed to do business in Japan adhering to the local rules and regulations.
vi. Due to this treaty, the non-aligned status of Japan came to an end.
