This Japanese steamship triptych shows a Japanese crew manning a new ship only ten years after the arrival of Matthew Perry and his fleet. To me this picture symbolizes how rapidly the Japanese adapted Western technology for their own use. The fact that they are going past the site of Perry’s first landing and Mount Fuji is in the background shows they believe they are strong enough to defend themselves. I think people would buy this picture because it shows the Japanese people’s resilience and ingenuity.

This map clearly show the outline of Yokahama, showing that it is basically an island separated from the surrounding area. It was smart of the Japanese to keep the foreigners away from the Tokaido Highway. This potentially stopped unnecessary conflicts. Also, keeping the foreigners contained allowed the Japanese people to lead their lives as they had without significant disruption from foreigners. One of the reasons this might be a popular picture to purchase is because many people enjoy collecting maps. Also, it emphasizes a foreign policy strategy and this would appeal to history and politics buffs.