The Barbarian and the Geisha
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The Barbarian and the Geisha is a 1958 American adventure film directed by John Huston and starring John Wayne. The film was shot primarily on location in Japan.
Theatrical release half-sheet display poster
Lithograph of "Shimoda as seen from the American Grave Yard" looking towards the harbor – artist, Wilhelm Heine (1856).
Matthew C. Perry
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Matthew Calbraith Perry was a United States Navy officer who commanded ships in several wars, including the War of 1812 and the Mexican–American War. He led the Perry Expedition that ended Japan's iso
Commodore Matthew C. PerryU.S. postage, 1953 issue
In 1847, Perry attacked and took San Juan Bautista (Villahermosa today) in the Second Battle of Tabasco.
Perry's visit in 1854
Perry's fleet for his second visit to Japan, 1854