Foreign Visitors to Japan in the Late Edo Period Were Terrified by the Samurai - Fear of the Japanese Sword that Could Not Be Defeated by a Gun and the Meaningless Act of Seppuku

The black ships approach, billowing smoke. The steamships are equipped with powerful cannons, and Perry and the other foreigners who forcefully demand the opening of the country give off a very intimidating impression. However, in reality, they were also very considerate towards the Japanese side. For example, Perry treated the shogunate officials to drinks and food, and even hugged them. Matthew Perry / Quote from Wikipedia The foreigners who c…