International relations between Japan and the United States began in the late 18th and early 19th century with the 1852-1855 diplomatic but force-backed missions of U.S. ship captains James Glynn and Matthew C. Perry to the Tokugawa shogunate. Following the Meiji Restoration, the countries maintained relatively cordial relations. Potential disputes were resolved. Japan acknowledged American control of Hawaii and the Philippines, and the United States reciprocated regarding Korea. Disagreements about Japanese immigration to the U.S. were resolved in 1907.
No. 2. Mr. Pruyn to the ministers of foreign affairs Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, June 27, 1862. It is but a few days since I had…
[Untitled] No. 110.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, September 15, 1862. I most respectfully insist that you shall, without any delay, place a suitable guard at the…
[Untitled] No. 113.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, September 16, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to thank you most cordially for the very friendly and prompt…
[Untitled] No. 112.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, September 16, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to convey to your excellency my profound thanks for the very…
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 15.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, April 10, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to inform you that Lieutenant Colonel Neale,…