Timeline
The following are significant dates in the story of Frank Matsura in Japan and the U.S.
1867
The Shogun resigns. Samurai lose status in Japanese society.
1868
The Emperor is restored to power. A new era – the Meiji Restoration – begins, marked by rapid industrialization, technological advancement and modernization.
1872
The Colville Indian Reservation is established by Executive Order of Ulysses S. Grant for the use and occupancy of several Plateau tribes.
1873
Matsura Sakae born, first son of Yasushi and Hide Matsura. Yasushi is a samurai officer of the law