How did the japaneses respond to commodore perry?

The Japanese response to Commodore Perry's arrival in 1853 was initially one of shock and resistance, as they were not accustomed to foreign influence after over two centuries of isolation. However, after Perry's demonstration of naval power and the subsequent signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1854, Japan began to open up to the West, leading to significant political and social changes. This marked the beginning of Japan's modernization and industrialization, culminating in the Meiji Restoration. The response ultimately shifted from isolation to engagement with global powers.