The nationality law and entry restrictions of 1899
Constructing Japanese identity between China and the West
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12239773 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Eric C Han (William & Mary, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 521-542 |
| Publication date | 2018-10-02 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Japan Forum (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0955-5803 • E-ISSN: 1469-932X |
| Publisher | Routledge (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09555803.2018.1516687 |
| OpenAlex | W2906223900 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 11 |
Japan’s new treaties with the Western powers came into force in the summer of 1899. These signified Japan’s recognition as a modern state, but also opened the whole of Japan to residence and commerce for the nationals of the Western powers. This article examines Japan’s legislative response to this new era of both political equality and expanded foreign intercourse and exchange. This comprised two new laws, Japan’s first nationality law and new entry restrictions, both of which defined the boundaries of Japanese identity. The West played a paramount role in the crafting of these laws, but often forgotten is the role played by China. By examining the international contexts and the debates that attended the passage of these laws, this article shows that each law enacted a form of exclusion: the former sought to mitigate Western influence, while the latter sought to minimize Chinese immigration. Together, they reflected Japan’s international position between two others: China and the West
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