The Japanese Empire and Latin America

The Japanese Empire and Latin America explores the complex relationship between Japanese migration and capital exportation to Latin America, influencing cultures and societies. It highlights the roles of Latin America in Japanese expansion and presents a new narrative of the Japanese experience in the region. The chapters cover economic expansion, migration management, cross-border community-making, pro-Japan propaganda, knowledge circulation, and the representation of the other in Japanese and Latin American fictions. The empire's impact on Latin America is enduring and rethinks its legacy in global history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: University of Hawai'i Press

The Japanese Empire and Latin America: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Complex Relationship between Japanese Migration and Capital Exportation to Latin America and the Rise and Fall of the Empire in the Asia-Pacific Region

The Japanese Empire and Latin America delve into the intricate web of the relationship between Japanese migration and capital exportation to Latin America, as well as the rise and fall of the empire in the Asia-Pacific region. This comprehensive analysis provides a deep understanding of how Japan's presence influenced the cultures and societies of Latin American countries, while also exploring the significant role that Latin America played in the evolution of Japanese expansion.

The collection of essays in this book presents a fresh narrative of Japan's experience in Latin America by excavating trans-Pacific perspectives that shed new light on the global significance of Japan's colonialism and expansionism. The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including economic expansion, migration management, cross-border community building, the surge of pro-Japan propaganda in the Americas, the circulation of knowledge, and the representation of the other in Japanese and Latin American fictions. By examining both government action and individual experiences, the viewpoints presented in this book offer a holistic analysis that encompasses the roles that the empire played in the process of settler identity formation in Latin America.

While the colonialist and expansionist discourses in Japan laid the foundation for the initial wave of Japanese migration to Latin America, it was the vibrant exchange of information between East Asia and the Americas that kept the empire at the center of the cultural life of communities on the other side of the globe. The empire left an indelible mark on Latin America, one that cannot be ignored. This volume seeks to explore long-neglected aspects of Japan's global expansion, thus expanding our understanding of the empire's significance beyond Asia and re-evaluating its legacy in global history.

In conclusion, The Japanese Empire and Latin America is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex relationship between Japan, Latin America, and the broader global context. By presenting a comprehensive analysis of this relationship, the book contributes to our understanding of the past, present, and future of the Asia-Pacific region and its impact on the world.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780824892999