practice of presenting the best or fine food first to the senior members of the family has been observed for countless (4) generations(generation). In the ancient times the common people (5) led(lead) aneedy life, but they still tried their best to support the elder...
symbolizing the purpose of both visits to open Japan to the West. Perry's original flag was also present, having been flown all the way from the Naval Academy for the ceremony. When the Japanese delegation came aboard