Copilot
Your everyday AI companion
  1. The Shimonoseki campaign (Japanese: 下関戦争/馬関戦争, Hepburn: Shimonoseki Sensō/Bakan Sensō, "Shimonoseki War") was a series of military engagements in 1863 and 1864, fought to control the Shimonoseki Straits of Japan by joint naval forces from the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, and the United States, against the Japanese feudal domain of Chōshū, which took place off and on the coast of Shimonoseki, Japan.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimonoseki_campaign
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimonoseki_campaign
    Was this helpful?
  2. People also ask
    Shimonoseki ( Japanese: 下関市, Hepburn: Shimonoseki-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2023, the city had an estimated population of 248,193 in 128762 households and a population density of 350 persons per km 2. The total area of the city is 716.18 square kilometres (276.52 sq mi).
    en.wikipedia.org
    Shimonoseki's history is filled with battles that took place in the narrow Kanmon Straits. One battle in 1185 determined the dominance of the Minamoto clan in Japan, ushering in 700 years of samurai rule. The Akama Jingu is dedicated to the child Emperor who died in this battle.
    Shimonoseki has been the scene of a number of battles throughout its history including the decisive sea Battle of Dan-no-ura in 1185, which resulted in a victory for the Minamoto over the Taira clan and paved the way for the establishment of the Kamakura shogunate.
    An international ferry service opened between Shimonoseki and the port of Pusan (Busan), South Korea, in 1970. Shimonoseki became a heavy industrial centre after 1942, and in 1940 its port was amalgamated with those of Moji and Kokura into the single port of Kammon.
  3. See more
    See more
    See all on Wikipedia
    See more

    Shimonoseki - Wikipedia

    Shimonoseki is part of ancient Nagato Province. It has prospered since ancient times as the gateway to Honshu from the Asian continent, including Kyushu, China, and the Korean peninsula. According to the Nihon Shoki, the semi-legendary Emperor Chuai constructed a palace at the location of what is now the … See more

    Shimonoseki (Japanese: 下関市, Hepburn: Shimonoseki-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2023 , the city had an estimated population of 248,193 in 128762 households and a See more

    Shimonoseki has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 34 members. … See more

    Festivals
    Shimonoseki is home to many festivals, held throughout the year. Of these, the most famous are the Shimonoseki Kaikyo Festival and Shimonoseki Bakan Festival.
    • Shimonoseki Fugu Festival (February): Haedomari Market See more

    Education image
    Overview image

    Shimonoseki is located at the westernmost point of Yamaguchi Prefecture and the westernmost point of Honshu. It borders the See more

    Having prospered as a port city, Shimonoseki has long had a thriving industry related to shipping, trade, and finance. It is still the … See more

    Shimonoseki is twinned with:
    Santos, Brazil (1971)
    Istanbul, Turkey (1972)
    Busan, South Korea (1976)
    Qingdao, China (1979) See more

    Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license
    Feedback
  4. Shimonoseki | Fukuoka, Kanmon Strait, Seafood

    WebAn international ferry service opened between Shimonoseki and the port of Pusan (Busan), South Korea, in 1970. Shimonoseki became a heavy …

  5. Shimonoseki | Yamaguchi | Chugoku | Destinations - Travel Japan

  6. Treaty of Shimonoseki - New World Encyclopedia

    WebThe Treaty of Shimonoseki marked an important turning point and shift in power that shaped the history of Asia, and indeed the world. Overview. The Treaty of Shimonoseki ended the First Sino-Japanese War of 1894 …

  7. Shimonoseki - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  8. Shimonoseki – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

  9. Shimonoseki Guide | Japan Experience

    WebShimonoseki has been the scene of a number of battles throughout its history including the decisive sea Battle of Dan-no-ura in 1185, which resulted in a victory for the Minamoto over the Taira clan and paved the …

  10. Shimonoseki Travel Guide - What to see and do in …

    WebShimonoseki (下関) is a city in Yamaguchi Prefecture at the westernmost tip of Japan's largest island, Honshu. The 650 meter wide Kanmon Strait, a very busy sea lane, separates the city from the island of Kyushu. As the …

  11. 10 Great Spots in Shimonoseki | All About Japan

    WebOct 19, 2018 · Shimonoseki was a gateway between Japan and the rest of Asia, and was an important port and trade hub. A British Consulate was built in Shimonoseki in 1906. At the Shimonoseki Former British …

  12. Treaty of Shimonoseki | Korea, Taiwan, Japan | Britannica