Abstract

In the early stage of Japanese industrialisation after 1886, the former feudal lords, known as daimyo, played an important role as pioneers in equity investments in modern industries with their huge assets. In addition, when their ex-retainers attempted to establish modern enterprises, the daimyo often invested in their businesses. Moreover, the daimyo often provided opportunities for well-educating young people in their former fiefs. After explaining the daimyo in the Meiji period, this article first elucidates how the daimyo promoted equity investments in modern industries. Second, this study analyses the socio-economic activities of one of the main daimyo, Tsugaru Tsuguakira in the Tsugaru region, as a particular example.

摘要

1886年后日本工业化初期，前诸侯大名以其巨额资产在现代产业的股权投资中发挥了重要作用。此外，当他们的前任家臣试图建立现代企业时，大名经常投资他们的企业。此外，大名还经常为在以前的封地中接受良好教育的年轻人提供机会。本文在说明明治时代的大名之后，首先阐述大名如何推动现代产业的股权投资。其次，本研究以津轻地区的主要大名之一津轻津明的社会经济活动为例进行了分析。