Commodore Perry Landing Monument
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| :: | The Perry monument near Kurihama on the Miura Peninsula (Kanagawa Pref.) was built on July 14, 1901. It marks the spot where he first landed in Japan in 1853. It's still there (although it's probably not the original one). I wonder what happened to it during the World War II. Was it destroyed or left untouched? This postcard was made to commemorate the visit of the US Fleet in Oct. 1908. |
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From: Phil Conroy
(Jun 16, 2003 03:49)
Yes, it is still there. I used to visit this site often on short motorcycle trips from the Yokosuka Naval Base, where I was stationed from 1976-1979. It is a wonderful memorial, left intact, I believe, during WW II.
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From: Winston Hu
(Jan 19, 2004 01:07)
Is it true? Please let us have more evidence on the Net.
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