The port town of Zushu Shimoda became an important page in present-day Japanese history because of the arrival of Admiral Perry of the United States and his naval fleet in the 7th year of the Kaei period (1854).〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2002年5月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT187052", "2498828"