Japan - The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine - The Manda Pit Cages
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Japan - The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine - The Manda Pit Cages
Japan - The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine at Omuta, Fukuoka and Arao, Kumamoto The Manda Pit Cages. Date: circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Arao Cage Cages Carts Coal Fukuoka Kumamoto Lift Lifts Miike Mine Miners Mitsui Omuta Overseer Zaibatsu Manda
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This photograph offers a glimpse into the past of Japan's coal mining industry, specifically at the Mitsui Miike Coal Mine in Omuta, Fukuoka and Arao, Kumamoto during the 1910s. The image focuses on the Manda Pit Cages, an essential component of the coal mining process. The Manda Pit Cages are seen here transporting miners and their mining carts up and down the mine shaft. The oversized iron cages, suspended from ropes, were manually hoisted by a system of pulleys and counterweights. The miners, dressed in heavy work clothes and protective helmets, are seen huddled together in the cages, likely on their way to the surface after a long day of labor. The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine was one of the largest and most productive coal mines in Japan during this period, operated by the Mitsui zaibatsu, a powerful business conglomerate. Coal mining was a significant industry in Japan during the early 20th century, fueling the country's rapid industrialization. The photograph provides a fascinating insight into the harsh working conditions and the technological innovations of the time. The Manda Pit Cages were a crucial part of the mining process, enabling the efficient transportation of miners and materials between the mine shaft and the surface. This photograph is not only a historical record of Japan's coal mining industry but also a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by the miners and their families during this period. The image invites us to reflect on the past and the role that coal mining played in shaping Japan's industrial history.
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