Similar to what Lake Tai is called the land of fish and rice, Japan, sharing a similar climate and geography, is also heavily dependent on these two agricultural products. Rice and fish were the main agriculture product in Japan and people eat them on daily basis.
Among other crops, rice is the most popular crop in Japan. This is true for almost all eastern Asia regions. Due to its flavor and various usage, Asian people do not like barley or corn but much prefer rice. As for rice, Japanese people could use it to make many dishes, including sushi, porridge, or fried rice. During the 1800s, Japanese people used a special approach called tenant farming system to grow these crops in order to promote efficiency, Tenant farming system, also known as landlordism, is similar to a slave system in ancient Europe or America that the tenant is owned by the landlord and had to make payment to the owner periodically through a fixed portion of crops. This system was quite effective as tenants had to work hard or they would not be able to hand in the crops. As the result, Japan accounted for 15% of world rice production.
During the Meiji period (1870), Japanese government drastically increased tax rate in order to gain revenue. As the chain reaction, landlords in Japan started to demand larger portion of rice from their tenants, which led to tenants’ inability to pay the rent. Therefore, many of these tenants’ wives and daughters were sent to textile mills as a form of their rent. Later on, population in Japan started to grow rapidly, which lessen the farmable areas in Japan. Additionally, the younger generation who preferred other occupations did not really like the farming practice, further decreasing population of farmers in Japan. Althoug...
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Initially Japan’s objective for industrializing was to avoid being overtaken by Western superpowers, however during the process of industrializing the Japanese government realized that industrialization is key in order to remain a dominant force in the market during this new contemporary era. Thus the Japanese began to promote industrialization in order for national prestige, power, and wealth just as Germany did. In the end both countries were successful from modernizing and industrializing. Thus promoting the increase of power and wealth for members of the higher classes. While having generally negative effects on the members of lower classes.
During the early 1900s there was a mass immigration movement of young Japanese women, these women were called “Japanese picture brides,” as they migrated from their home lands they came to America in the hopes that they would be coming here to begin a new life, with their new husbands, and be able to live comfortably enough to send money back home to their families in Japan. As these picture brides settled into their new American lives they would soon realize the injustices and oppression they were now living amongst.
The Asian-Americans settlement patterns were shaped by many decades of economic and social development in the United States. Since the Asian-American group is so large, it is often discussed in different ethnic subgroups. These various ethnic groups have many faced different struggles upon settling in America. Some of these struggles include significant racial discrimination in the workplace, low wages, and harassment, and violence. Despite the differences, most of these immigrants were drawn to America for better career and educational opportunities. Nevertheless, these immigrants have made numerous sacrifices, such as leaving their homeland in order to provide the best support for themselves and their family. The differences in settlement patterns over time can be seen through the ethnic groups: Chinese Americans, Filipino Americans, and Japanese
In document 9, the British Royal Commission of Labor in India reports “Most of the workers in the cotton mills are recruited from among the small peasant and agriculture laborers of the villagers…wages are low…no significant changes.” The Japanese are also saying in document 4 that “the money that a factory girl earned was often more than farmer’s income.” This shows that it is important for the countryside workers to make their living in the factories, as it will help them be able to purchase the necessities they need for basic living. They would resort to sending their children off to work in hopes of gaining more profit. In document 3 a young girl from the Japanese factories said that “[her sister] had come to the factory determined to become a 100 yen worker and make our mother happy.” This would’ve taken many years to achieve as another girl had said, “We were not paid the first year, in the second…35 yen...following year 50 yen.” Document 5 gives an explanation as to why workers wages are low, which is that they are “an unattached component of the family. All he or she has to do is earn enough to maintain own living.” It shows how force agriculture continues to be important in a nation’s commerce and
After World War 1 Japan had a hard time adjusting to the new world. “While its economy was still primarily agricultural, rapid population growth (to over 80 million) had diminished the amount of land suitable for farming. Many people lived in small houses, lacking running water. In a nation about the size of California, only one of every six acres was farmland. This put great pressure on Japanese government to find more space and land for its people.” (America Enters World War II page 12). Japan attempted to change its agricultural-based economic system to an industrial based system. “But the international system of trade barriers and tariffs, established by the United States and other industrial powers to protect domestic manufacturing, hindered Japan’s industrial expansion.” (America Enters World War II page 13). Many of the materials Japan needed were found in neighboring countries that were controlled by European powers. Japan began to question it’s right to Asian markets and raw materials. “J...
Japan lasted from 1185-1603. During that time Japan had emperors, shoguns, daimyos, samurai, and peasants who were all apart of a social class, and all together it was called the Samurai Society. The emperor was just a figurehead for the shogun. The shogun was a powerful military leader that ruled in the emperor’s name. Daimyo were powerful landlords. The daimyo often led armies of samurai. These samurai were trained professional warriors who served daimyo and shoguns. The samurai had to follow a certain code of rules for samurai called Bushido. One of their rules included to always have self-discipline to become a good samurai. The samurai warriors wore light armor, helmets (usually shaped like an animal), and had two swords around their waist. Their armor had a lot of detail and color to it, like their unique helmets. After the samurai comes the peasants, which included farmers and fishermen. They usually always work, then pay takes to the shogun. They usually gave the shogun what they earned from working like food or crops. What made their jobs a bit difficult was their topography. Japan’s topography included many mountains, undersea volcanoes, and barely any flat land to farm on. The Japanese didn’t only work they also practiced their religion. For example, they practiced Confucianism, Buddhism (...
...shment of the samurai and their fixed salaries that were replaced by worthless government bonds, many became poor. However, during industrialization individual samurai, as well as, several peasants were able to find opportunities and thus could gain social mobility.
From 1865 to 1900, production of crops increased, and prices dropped. Document A. These crops were shipped east, where they were eaten and exported to other countries. This was due to technology, but government policy caused economic conditions in the west to barely improve as a result. In fact, despite the success many farmers experienced, many in the West still struggled to put food on the table.
Therefore their society relies heavily on the ocean as a main food source. In any industry the supply will meet the demand as long as there's a profit to be made, and this is reflected in the overfishing in Japan. Unfortunately, overfishing
Social satisfaction often came from within the household, by working together and other rural-like amusements. Families often relied upon one another for both, economic and social support, and their communities played a role as well. They lived in small villages, either working in agriculture or as skilled craftsmen. Often everything was performed by hand. During the transition to industrial revolution living, new employment opportunities opened up for women, men and children alike. Families split apart, moved away, or engaged in work that other people of the same gender and age would themselves engage in. Enclosures laws required that grazing grounds be fenced in at the owner 's expense and as a result left many families bankrupt. Machines now capable of huge outputs made small hand weavers extinct. Working in a factory was the only choice which remained for many people. Harsh working conditions, reduced wages, longer working hours (up to 18 hours/day) left time for little to no family contact all of which contributed to the breakdown of traditional rural family values. . Furthermore, dwelling units were often shared with other
Hunter, Janet. “Gender, economics and industrialization: approaches to the economic history of Japanese women, 1868-1945.” In Japanese women, emerging from subservience, 1868-1945, edited by Tomida Hiroko and Daniels Gordon. Folkestone: Global Oriental, 2005, 119-144.
Japan is a large island off to the east of China it is a great country that has a rich culture. The Japanese religion is based off of two main beliefs, the belief in Shinto and Buddhism many Japanese people believe consider themselves both. The Japanese people were known to be around as early as 4,500 B.C. They have constructed their government style to a constitutional monarchy where they do in fact have an emperor, but he has limited power within the country. The main power of the country is held by the Prime Minister of Japan. Japan is made up of many islands that extend along the Pacific coast of Asia. The land area is made up of a lot of forest and mountainous area that cannot be used for agricultural, industrial or residential use. Japan also has one of the largest and growing economies in the world. They are growing every day and it is all because the people of Japan work very hard in order for their economy to flourish as it has.
Agriculture has changed dramatically, especially since the end of World War II. Food and fibre productivity rose due to new technologies, mechanization, increased chemical use, specialization and government policies that favoured maximizing production. These changes allowed fewer farmers with reduced labour demands to produce the majority of the food and fibre.
Japan’s economy was primarily agricultural with only 20 percent of its land suitable for cultivation and with tea and silk as major exports. The government invested in agriculture, with agricultural colleges, experimental farming, and providing farmers with technical advice. Imperialism in Japan had an overall positive effect on Japan’s society, the growth of the agricultural sector of the economy helped make possible the growth of Japan’s manufacturing.
The agriculture in Japan reflects what most of the country eats. According to the USDA, Japan primarily grows rice, wheat, barley and oats. Japan also contains pasture ground for animals. However, it is found that rice is the most important crop grown in Japan. Even though there is limited arable land in Japan, it is essential to the economy and population growth.