Japan-US Friendship Hall
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Japan-US Friendship Hall (日米修交記念館 Nichibei Shūkō Kinenkan) - Museum that commemorates the first actual arrival of an American ship in Japan- the USS Lady Washington in 1791- taking place decades before Commander Perry's more famed 19th century landing. Also houses a small collection of memorabilia of the town's American Sister City (Hemet, California). Exhibits have English-language recordings and materials. Admission ¥250 / Student discounts available. Open 9:00-16:00 all year long. Off of Route 40 on Oshima Island / Free parking.
