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Japan - The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine - Coke Production Area
Japan - The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine at Omuta, Fukuoka and Arao, Kumamoto Coke Production Area. Date: circa 1910s
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Arao Area Coal Coke Fukuoka Gathering Heating Kumamoto Miike Mine Mitsui Omuta Producing Sorting Zaibatsu
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity of the Mitsui Miike Coal Mine's coke production area in Japan during the 1910s. Located in the cities of Omuta, Fukuoka, and Arao, Kumamoto, this industrial powerhouse was a crucial component of the Mitsui Zaibatsu, one of Japan's largest business empires at the time. The image showcases the vast scale of the coke production process, with towering chimneys belching smoke into the sky, and workers clad in protective gear tending to the fiery furnaces. The coke, a crucial ingredient in the production of iron and steel, was essential for Japan's burgeoning industrial sector and its growing infrastructure. The women in the photograph are seen sorting and gathering coal, an arduous and labor-intensive task that was an integral part of the mining process. The presence of women in the workforce was common in the Japanese coal industry during this period, as they were often paid lower wages than men and were therefore an economical labor source. Despite the harsh conditions, the workers appear focused and determined, their faces etched with determination and grit. The scene is further accentuated by the contrast between the intense heat and the cool, damp water that is used to extinguish the fires, creating a striking visual juxtaposition. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into Japan's industrial past, providing a window into the country's rich history and the pivotal role that the coal mining industry played in its development.
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