Formation and Development Process of the Fisheries Industry in the “Kanto Region” of China in Early 20th Century

Abstract

This study focuses on the formation factors and development process of the fisheries industry in the “Kanto Region” of China in early 20th Century. The relevant historical data shows the reasons of the formation and development of the fisheries industry includes: 1)the establishment and operation of the system and the policy; 2)the establishment and activities of the Fishery Unions in the Kanto Region; 3)the opening of the fish market and the operation of Manchuria Fisheries; 4)the dependence of shikomi system.