Japanese Urbanism: Industry and Politics in Kariya, 1872-1972

Japanese Urbanism: Industry and Politics in Kariya, 1872–1972 offers an in-depth exploration of the transformative forces that shaped Kariya, a small industrial city in Japan, over the course of a century. This meticulously researched study traces Kariya’s evolution from a modest castletown into a thriving industrial hub dominated by the Toyota enterprise, reflecting Japan’s broader journey through urbanization, industrialization, and social change. By focusing on the interplay between econ...