Development of the Japanese Commercial Sector in Manila, 1898-1920

DOI Web Site Web Site

Bibliographic Information

Other Title
  • 米領下マニラの初期日本人商業, 1898-1920
  • 米領下マニラの初期日本人商業,1898-1920--田川森太郎の南方関与
  • ベイリョウカ マニラ ノ ショキ ニホンジン ショウギョウ 1898 1920
  • 田川森太郎の南方関与
  • The Case of Jose M. Tagawa

Search this article

Abstract

 This study is about the involvement of an ordinary individual in the Philippines during the Meiji period. Jose Moritaro Tagawa, 1864-1920,was a well-known businessman in Manila during the first half of the American period. This paper discusses the details of his life and activities and also describes the early Japanese commercial sector in Manila.<br>  Tagawa's involvement was purely accidental, as can be seen from his family background and lack of education. It was the flexible nature of his character which enabled him to adapt to Philippine culture. He was the first Japanese to settle in Manila on a long-term basis around 1891. Being a trader and Japanese married to a Filipina, he lived in a multicultural setting and was able to link Filipinos, Westerners, and Japanese. He pioneered in the development of Japanese commerce in Manila but after World War I he retreated from the forefront of business and the Japanese community. This action seems to be largely due to a deep sentimental attachment to Japan.

Journal

Keywords

Details 詳細情報について

Report a problem

Back to top