Timeline: Japan | Timetoast

Jul 8, 1853

The arrival of Matthew Perry Japan

Matthew Perry rode four massive black steam ships into current time Tokyo.
Mar 31, 1854

Treaty of Kanagawa

Japan forced to sign a treaty that opened two ports for US trading ships that could take supplies
Period: Sep 8, 1868 to Jul 30, 1912

The Meiji Era

Tokugawa dictatorship steps down, ending direct control since 12th century.
Jan 1, 1872

First railroad built in Japan
Period: Aug 1, 1894 to Apr 17, 1895

Japan attacks China

Japan and China fight over trade within Korea.
Period: Feb 8, 1904 to Sep 5, 1905

Russo Japanese War

Russia and Japan fight over imperial imbitions in Korea
Jan 1, 1905

Japan and Russia begin peace negotiation
Jan 1, 1910

Japan officially imposes annexation on Korea
Period: Aug 29, 1910 to Aug 15, 1945

Japanese occupation over Korea

Japan attacks Korea with vengeance for imperialist ideas.
Jan 1, 1914

Japan has more than 7,000 miles of railroad at this point