Takashima Shuuhan (1798-1866)
Japan–US Treaty of Peace and Amity (March 31, 1854); Convention of Kanagawa; Kanagawa Treaty; unequal treaty signed between the United States and the Tokugawa shogunate that forced Japan to end its policy of national seclusion
sensitive; susceptible; emotional; impressionable; sentimental
mud and tile wall topped with tiles
coastal defense; coastal defence
Ii Naosuke (1815-1860.3.24)
wrestler of the fourth highest rank
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
Buddhist service (e.g. memorial service)
wrestler of the third highest rank
seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table; head
padre; title for Portuguese Jesuits (in Japan in the 16th century); Christianity; Christian
ball of dried, ground, fermented dyer's knotweed leaves
to leave; to withdraw; to appear before; to present oneself