March 10 1881. Hawaiian king David Kalakaua, as part of his tour around the world, visits Tokyo to strengthen relations between the two monarchies of Japan and Hawaii. Kalakaua's charisma and natural robustness, however, does not sit well with the Japanese imperial court. Kalakaua's proposal to marry the two dynasties together only helps bring further hostility. Disheartened, the Hawaiian king quickly leaves for China.
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