This study examined the demand for books, the background of book distribution, shipbuilding-related books produced and distributed in Nagoya, and how Nagoya locals came to perceive Joseon through the educational situation of Nagoya residents in the Ed...
This study examined the demand for books, the background of book distribution, shipbuilding-related books produced and distributed in Nagoya, and how Nagoya locals came to perceive Joseon through the educational situation of Nagoya residents in the Edo period. The contents that came to be grasped as a result are summarized as follows.
Nagoya was the village under a castle of Owarihan(尾張藩) during the Edo period. The Owaribun Hanshu(藩主) family is the OwariTokugawake(尾張徳川家), which was the head of the Tokugawa Gosanke(御三家)and had the highest price among the various daimyo(大名). The size of the estate was also the largest among the Gosanke(御三家), and Nagoya Castle in Owari-guk was used as a castle in residence.
The Nagoya area was a Jokamachi(城下町). So there were many Denaraijuku(手習塾) run by Busi(武士), and mainly taught reading and writing. In addition, Nagoya was a hub for regional publishing, so many oraimono(往來物)were published. Nagoya residents developed literacy skills through education in Denarajuku(手習塾) when they were young. Based on that ability, I was able to naturally enter the world of writing and culture after becoming an adult.
The Nagoya was also one of the many areas where the delegation dispatched from Joseon(朝鮮) to the Edo Shogunate(江戶幕府) passed on the round trip. Nagoya was also one of the many areas where Tsushinsi(通信使) sent from Joseon to Edo Shogunate passed. As is well known, when Tsushinsi(通信使) visited Japan, the Japanese showed great interest, and the interest led to the writing and distribution of books related to Joseon. Nagoya was no exception. Nagoya locals, who were able to see Tsushinsii(通信使) up close or directly contact it during the hospitality process, became interested in Joseon, and as a result, many books related to Joseon(朝鮮) were produced and distributed in Nagoya.
For example, “KakokusavbutsOrai(各国産物往来) is Oraimono(往來物) related to Joseon(朝鮮) which was produced and distributed in Nagoya. This book introduces the trade of each country by period without illustration. Products of Joseon include ginseng, tin(錫), iron, and rice. Omurochuki(鸚鵡籠中記) is a diary left by Nagoya Busi Asahibunzaemon(朝日文左衛門). It depicts various hospitality situations for Tsushinsi(通信使) companies that visited Nagoya in 1711, as well as Nagoya locals and nearby local people who gathered to see the Tsushinsi(通信使) companies. On the other hand, the Ikokuorai narabi Hyoryunenpyo Nihen(異国往来并漂流年表 二編) distributed in Nagoya is a book that has never been mentioned in academia until now. Major events that reveal the relationship between Japan and countries on the Korean Peninsula are mainly recorded.
As such, Nagoya residents have gained literacy through education in Denaraijuku(手習塾) using Oraimono(往來物) as textbooks. Through books related to Joseon produced and distributed in Nagoya, information about Joseon was obtained, and awareness of Joseon and Joseon people was formed.