Japan - The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine - Pit and Railway Tracks
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Japan - The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine - Pit and Railway Tracks
Japan - The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine at Omuta, Fukuoka and Arao, Kumamoto - The Pit and Railway Tracks. Date: circa 1910s
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Arao Chimneys Coal Fukuoka Kumamoto Lifts Lines Miike Mine Mitsui Omuta Track Tracks Wagons Zaibatsu
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This photograph, taken circa 1910s, offers a glimpse into the industrial heart of Japan's past with a view of the Mitsui Miike Coal Mine in Omuta, Fukuoka, and Arao, Kumamoto. The image showcases the vast pit and railway tracks that were essential components of Japan's burgeoning coal mining industry during this period. The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine, operated by the powerful Mitsui conglomerate, or zaibatsu, was one of the largest and most productive coal mines in Japan. The pit, surrounded by lush greenery, is a testament to the immense scale of the mining operations. The presence of the coal pit underscores Japan's growing reliance on coal as a primary energy source during the early 20th century. The railway tracks and lines in the photograph are a crucial part of the coal mining process. They transported coal wagons laden with the black gold from the mine to various destinations, fueling Japan's industrial growth and powering its expanding infrastructure. The chimneys in the background suggest the presence of coal-fired power plants, further highlighting the mine's significance in the energy sector. The coal lifts, visible in the photograph, were used to transport coal from the pit to the railway wagons. The labor-intensive process involved workers manually loading the coal into the lifts and then lowering them onto the waiting wagons. The image offers a poignant reminder of the human effort required to fuel Japan's industrial revolution. The nearby Miyanohara area, where this photograph was likely taken, was a bustling hub of activity, with workers and their families living in the surrounding communities. This photograph serves as an important historical record of Japan's industrial past and the role of coal mining in shaping the country's modern history.
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