American whaling ship Japan visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 21 October 1848

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An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 17 October of the American whaling ship Japan master Riddle of Nantucket 37 months out 1.000 barrels sperm oil 400 barrels whale oil 130 barrels sperm oil 400 barrels whale oil this season.