The formation of settlement in Shanghai and the spatial structure of Japanese concession areas

from the view of urban development and land dealings

Abstract

After Meiji Japan was forced to abandon founding the“Shanghai Japanese settlement”, the rights for urban development in Shanghai were obtained by negotiating with the Chinese government In fact, the Japanese considered location, traffic conditions, and land values and they succeeded in their planning of urban facilities in the Shanghai Settlement But residence couldn't be constructed. Therefore, many Japanese lived in North Szechuen Road area, which was far from the settlement arm. This study demonstrates that in order to create Japanese-Style life, Japanese always took “TATAMI”into their homes although they rented from English owners.