Which city did Perry first approach in Japan?
Kyoto
Hiroshima
Edo
Osaka
Answer
Edo, present-day Tokyo, was the initial city Commodore Matthew Perry approached during his expedition to Japan in 1853. His arrival marked a significant turning point in Japanese history, as the country had maintained a policy of isolation for over two centuries.
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