Colonization and Cultural Conflict in Hokkaido's History

This chapter explores the colonization of Hokkaido during the Tokugawa shogunate and Meiji period, focusing on the interactions between the Ainu people and Japanese settlers. It highlights the economic exploitation by the Matsumai clan, the strategic significance of Hokkaido amid Russian threats, and the political motives driving the Hokkaido Kaitakushi's efforts.