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Sidney Xu Lu, "The Making of Japanese Settler Colonialism" (Cambridge UP, 2019)

New Books in Japanese Studies

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Japanese Migration to Texas and Brazil

This chapter delves into the significant Japanese migration to Texas and Brazil, focusing on the transition from labor migration to farming communities in the early 20th century. It sheds light on how Japanese migrants sought economic opportunities and stability in the United States, challenging anti-Japanese sentiment through establishing agricultural roots. The chapter also explores the stories of key individuals like Saibara Seto and Hoshina Kangechi, who played pivotal roles in Japanese settler colonialism across multiple countries.

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