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What did Japan benefit from the Treaty of Kanagawa?

Extraterritorial rights. Japan granted the United States extraterritorial rights, meaning that Americans in Japan would be subject to American law, not Japanese law.

Trading rights. Japan also granted the United States trading rights, allowing Americans to trade in certain ports in Japan.

A coaling station. Japan granted the United States a coaling station at Nagasaki.

Payment for injuries. The United States also convinced the Japanese to pay reparations for the injuries and damages suffered by American ships and sailors in the 1853 Perry Expedition.

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