The Kushimoto Incident refers to a diplomatic conflict that occurred in 1905 between the Empire of Japan and the United States. It involved the arrest of a group of Japanese fishermen by American authorities in the coastal waters of Kushimoto, a town in Japan. The fishermen were accused of violating fishing regulations, which led to tensions between the two nations. The incident highlighted the growing friction in U.S.-Japan relations during this period, as both countries were expanding their influence in the Pacific. The resolution of the conflict involved negotiations that aimed to ease tensions and establish clearer fishing rights, ultimately contributing to the broader context of international diplomacy at the time.