The first Russian naval squadron to visit …
Years: 1738 - 1738
The first Russian naval squadron to visit the island of Honshu, under Martin Shpanberg’s command, land in a scenic area which is now part of the Rikuchu Kaigan National Park.
The sailors, sespite the prevalent policy of sakoku, are treated with politeness if not friendliness.
This is the first diplomatic encounter of the Russians and the Japanese.
