1778
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An'ei 7 (安永七年)
Timeline of 1778
- 1778/1 The number of rice brokers (fudasashi) in Edo reaches 109.
- 1778/6 Russian ship arrives at Akkeshi in Ezo (Hokkaidô), demanding to trade. Represenatives of Matsumae han turn them away, forcing them to leave the following year.
Other Events
- Hokusai begins studying under Katsukawa Shunshô.
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