*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. | *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. |