Meiji 17 (明治十七年)
Timeline of 1884
- 1884/7 Christian Japan Conference is held.
- 1884/Winter (into 1885) - A mission led by Inoue Kaoru, and accompanied by Durham Stevens, travels to Korea to address attacks on Japanese nationals, including Takezoe Shinichirô, Japanese ambassador to Korea.
Other Events of 1884
- Ernest Fenollosa forms the Kangakai (Art Appreciation Society).
- Nijô castle is transferred to the Imperial Household's control and becomes a detached Imperial Palace.
- Satake Yoshitaka, former daimyô of Kubota han, dies (b. 1825).
- Durham Stevens is appointed to Tokyo, for service in the Foreign Office.
- Takamatsu castle (Sanuki) is demolished.
- Takamine Jôkichi is among those representing Japan at the New Orleans World's Fair. There he meets his future wife, and befriends Lafcadio Hearn.
- Yayoi pottery is found in Tokyo.
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