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<Monument of Japan's Opening to The World> This monument was erected in 1954 to commemorate the entennial of the opening of relations beween Japan and the United states. The Relief images of Commodore Perry and Consul-General Harris who laid the foundation for trade and international relations between the two nations are engraved with their own words. "I have come here as a peace maler" (Perry) "My mission was a friendly one in every respect" ( Harris) Perry's words were selected from his journals by Major-General Douglas C. MacArthur and Harris's words were chosen by the American Minister to Japan William J. Shiebold. The calligraphy was bone by former Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida (1946 - 1954) who played an important role in re-establishing the U.S-Japan relationship after World War 2. The design of the monument and the relief images were the work of Tatsuo Tsutusumi in Nishiizu town. |
Address: | Shimoda Park in Shimoda city Shizuoka Pref. | Please click this map to get bigger one. |
Operation Time: | 24 hours | |
Ticket Prices: | Free | |
Tel: | 0558-22-1531: Shimoda Tourist Association | |
Regular holiday: | No holidays | |
Parking Lot: | Shimoda Park's Parking Lot is available | |
Getting Here: | By Walking: 15 min. from Shimoda Train Station By Car: 5 min. from Shimoda Train Station 15 min. from Pension Sakuraya |
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