Prisons and Forced Labour in Japan

Focusing on the role of convict labor in the colonization of Hokkaido from 1881 to 1894, this book highlights its significance on local, national, and international levels. Utilizing archival research, it explores the historical roots of prisons and forced labor in early modern Japan through the lens of global prison studies, providing a comprehensive understanding of the socio-political implications of this labor system during a pivotal period in Japanese history.