Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Pacific Encounters: Yankee Whalers, Manjiro and the Opening of Japan


The New Bedford Whaling Museum in Massachusetts features among its online exhibits this one called Pacific Encounters: Yankee Whalers, Manjiro and the Opening of Japan. The exhibit examines the historical legacy of the 19th century whaling industry on the opening of Japan, using the example of John Manjiro. The exhibit is available in English and Japanese. Go to this link.

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