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*1853/5 Perry claims a portion of the [[Gokoku-ji (Okinawa)|Gokoku-ji]] complex where Bettelheim had been living as pasture for the fleet's flocks.
*1853/5 Perry claims a portion of the [[Gokoku-ji (Okinawa)|Gokoku-ji]] complex where Bettelheim had been living as pasture for the fleet's flocks.
*1853/5/3-24 (June 9-30) Perry explores the [[Ogasawara Islands]], claims them for the United States, and returns to Okinawa.
*1853/5/3-24 (June 9-30) Perry explores the [[Ogasawara Islands]], claims them for the United States, and returns to Okinawa.
+*1853/5/8 Perry buys land from Nathaniel Savoy on [[Chichijima|Peel Island]] in the Ogasawaras to use as a coal yard, and discusses plans to establish a colonial government.
*1853/5/26 Perry departs Okinawa.
*1853/5/26 Perry departs Okinawa.
*1853/6/2-12 (July 7-17) Perry makes his first visit to mainland Japan.
*1853/6/2-12 (July 7-17) Perry makes his first visit to mainland Japan.