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==Timeline of 1886== | ==Timeline of 1886== | ||
*1886/1/28 A formal [[Convention of Japanese Immigration]] is signed with [[Hawaii]], retroactively covering the immigrants who traveled to Hawaii the previous year. | *1886/1/28 A formal [[Convention of Japanese Immigration]] is signed with [[Hawaii]], retroactively covering the immigrants who traveled to Hawaii the previous year. | ||
| + | *1886/4 A temporary "Japanese [Crafts] Village," where artisans in traditional clothing demonstrate traditional craft techniques and designs, is established in [[Sydney]], [[Australia]]. Others are established in at least six other Australian cities between July 1886 and July [[1887]]. | ||
| + | *1886/10 [[Meiji Gakuin University]] is established. | ||
==Other Events of 1886== | ==Other Events of 1886== | ||
| − | *[[Ando Taro|Andô Tarô]] | + | *[[Ando Taro|Andô Tarô]] replaces [[Nakamura Jiro|Nakamura Jirô]] as Japanese Consul in Hawaii. |
*[[Bunkio Matsuki]] leaves for China. | *[[Bunkio Matsuki]] leaves for China. | ||
*Three prefectures are combined to form [[Hokkaido|Hokkaidô-chô]], or "The Department of Hokkaidô." | *Three prefectures are combined to form [[Hokkaido|Hokkaidô-chô]], or "The Department of Hokkaidô." | ||
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*The Japanese Red Cross is established. | *The Japanese Red Cross is established. | ||
*[[Merriman Harris]] returns home to San Francisco, after nearly 20 years in Japan. | *[[Merriman Harris]] returns home to San Francisco, after nearly 20 years in Japan. | ||
| + | *Mitatsuchi Rubber Company is founded, and establishes the first modern [[rubber]] factory in Japan. | ||
*[[Mutsu Hirokichi]] leaves for England, and begins his studies at Temple College in London. | *[[Mutsu Hirokichi]] leaves for England, and begins his studies at Temple College in London. | ||
*[[Mutsu Munemitsu]] is appointed to a diplomatic post after a journey to Europe. | *[[Mutsu Munemitsu]] is appointed to a diplomatic post after a journey to Europe. | ||
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===Births and Deaths=== | ===Births and Deaths=== | ||
*Daguerrotypist and member of the [[Matthew Perry|Perry Expedition]] [[Eliphalet Brown Jr.]] dies (b. [[1816]]). | *Daguerrotypist and member of the [[Matthew Perry|Perry Expedition]] [[Eliphalet Brown Jr.]] dies (b. [[1816]]). | ||
| + | *[[Hiratsuka Raicho|Hiratsuka Raichô]] is born (d. 1971). | ||
*[[Ishihara Kanji]] is born (d. 1949). | *[[Ishihara Kanji]] is born (d. 1949). | ||
*''[[Shin hanga]]'' artist [[Natori Shunsen]] is born (d. 1969). | *''[[Shin hanga]]'' artist [[Natori Shunsen]] is born (d. 1969). | ||
Latest revision as of 02:01, 12 February 2025
Meiji 19 (明治十九年)
Timeline of 1886
- 1886/1/28 A formal Convention of Japanese Immigration is signed with Hawaii, retroactively covering the immigrants who traveled to Hawaii the previous year.
- 1886/4 A temporary "Japanese [Crafts] Village," where artisans in traditional clothing demonstrate traditional craft techniques and designs, is established in Sydney, Australia. Others are established in at least six other Australian cities between July 1886 and July 1887.
- 1886/10 Meiji Gakuin University is established.
Other Events of 1886
- Andô Tarô replaces Nakamura Jirô as Japanese Consul in Hawaii.
- Bunkio Matsuki leaves for China.
- Three prefectures are combined to form Hokkaidô-chô, or "The Department of Hokkaidô."
- Ichikawa Danjûrô IX revives the kabuki dance-drama Sagi Musume ("Heron Maiden"), with a quick change element as the heron changes back into a young woman.
- The Japanese Red Cross is established.
- Merriman Harris returns home to San Francisco, after nearly 20 years in Japan.
- Mitatsuchi Rubber Company is founded, and establishes the first modern rubber factory in Japan.
- Mutsu Hirokichi leaves for England, and begins his studies at Temple College in London.
- Mutsu Munemitsu is appointed to a diplomatic post after a journey to Europe.
- Repair efforts are completed at Nijô castle.
- Okakura Kakuzô accompanies Ernest Fenollosa on a one-year art tour of the US and Europe.
- The Tokyo Anthropology Society is founded.
- The Tokyo Imperial Museum comes under the control of the Imperial Household Ministry.
Births and Deaths
- Daguerrotypist and member of the Perry Expedition Eliphalet Brown Jr. dies (b. 1816).
- Hiratsuka Raichô is born (d. 1971).
- Ishihara Kanji is born (d. 1949).
- Shin hanga artist Natori Shunsen is born (d. 1969).
- Okamoto Ippei, manga-journalist for the Asahi shinbun, is born (d. 1948).
- Author Tanizaki Jun'ichirô is born (d. 1965).
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