In 1853 and 1854 (the 6th and 7th years of the Kaei era), Admiral Perry of the United States Navy arrived. This is known as the arrival of the "black ships." Perry pressured the Tokugawa shogunate to open the country and conclude the Treaty of Amity and Commerce, which accelerated the flow towards the Meiji Restoration and the civilization and enlightenment movement. As a result, the government strengthened its military and armaments, while the common people grew increasingly interested in new trends and fashions, leading to a heightened interest in military (Western) uniforms and military (Western) boots. The arrival of Perry was the catalyst for the Japanese to start wearing shoes. This PERRY COLLECTION is a pair of shoes you would want to wear when you take your first step forward.