The Treaty of Kanagawa, signed in 1854 between the United States and Japan, marked the end of Japan's isolationist policies. It established terms for the opening of Japanese ports to American trade, specifically Shimoda and Hakodate, and allowed for the appointment of a U.S. consul in Japan. The treaty also included provisions for the humane treatment of shipwrecked sailors and extraterritorial rights for American citizens. This agreement paved the way for further diplomatic relations and trade with Western nations.
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