The first Russian naval squadron to visit…

1738 CE

The first Russian naval squadron to visit the island of Honshu, under Martin Shpanberg’s command, land in a scenic area which is now part of the Rikuchu Kaigan National Park.

The sailors, sespite the prevalent policy of sakoku, are treated with politeness if not friendliness.

This is the first diplomatic encounter of the Russians and the Japanese.

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Rikuchu Kaigan National Park Iwate Japan View →

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Martin Shpanberg View → Vitus Bering View →

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Japanese people View → Russians (East Slavs) View → Japan, Tokugawa, or Edo, Period View → Russian Empire View →

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Maritime Fur Trade View →

Commodities
Fish and game View →

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Commerce View → Products View → Watercraft View → Exploration View →

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