Who made the first major contact with Japan during Kōmei's reign?
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Answer
Commodore Matthew C. Perry was the American diplomat who made the first major contact with Japan during Kōmei's reign. In 1853, Perry sailed into Edo Bay with four ships and demanded that Japan open its ports to trade with the United States. Although the Japanese refused to open their ports, they were impressed by Perry's ships and agreed to negotiate with him.
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