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Envoys of the Japanese Prince of Nagato paying the indemnity for the affair of Simonosaki, 1865
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Envoys of the Japanese Prince of Nagato paying the indemnity for the affair of Simonosaki, 1865
The envoys of the Japanese Prince of Nagato paying the indemnity for the affair of Simonosaki, 1865. The narrow Shimonoseki Strait in Japan was controlled by the Prince of Nagato and the Choshu clan. The Choshu were opposed to the growing foreign presence in Japan following the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1854, and proceeded to fire on ships belonging to several nations trying to sail through the strait. After a series of further incidents, a combined American, British, French and Dutch naval squadron bombarded the Choshu shore positions and destroyed their ships in a two day bombardment on 5th-6th September 1864. The Choshu clan surrendered two days later. The accord drawn up after the surrender compelled the Tokugawa Shogun to pay an indemnity of $3 million. A print from The Illustrated London News, 2nd December 1865
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This print captures a significant historical event known as the "Envoys of the Japanese Prince of Nagato paying the indemnity for the affair of Simonosaki" in 1865. The image showcases a crucial moment in Japan's history when tensions between foreign powers and traditional Japanese factions were at their peak. The photograph depicts representatives from the Choshu clan, led by the Prince of Nagato, fulfilling their obligation to pay an indemnity following their clash with foreign ships attempting to navigate through the narrow Shimonoseki Strait. This strait was under control of the Choshu clan, who strongly opposed foreign presence in Japan after the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1854. In response to repeated attacks on international vessels, a combined naval squadron consisting of American, British, French, and Dutch forces bombarded Choshu shore positions and destroyed their ships over two days in September 1864. Two days later, surrender followed by an accord that compelled Tokugawa Shogun to pay $3 million as compensation. This engraving from The Illustrated London News provides us with a glimpse into this pivotal moment where diplomacy met reparation. It serves as a reminder not only of Japan's struggle for sovereignty but also its transformation into a modern nation engaging with global affairs.
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