Japan-U.S. Friendship Memorial Museum

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The Japan-U.S. Friendship Memorial Museum in Kushimoto, Japan, commemorates the enduring relationship between Japan and the United States. It specifically honors the rescue of American sailors from the USS Perry after it was shipwrecked off the coast of Kushimoto in 1854. The museum features a range of exhibits, including historical documents, artifacts, and photographs that highlight the events surrounding the shipwreck and the subsequent acts of goodwill between the two nations. Visitors can learn about the cultural exchanges and the deepening of bilateral ties that have taken place over the years.

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