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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.
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*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.