Japanese Occupation of Hong Kong Spatial History Project, 1941-1945

Activity: Conference/talk/lecture/symposium/speech/workshop, etcEvent organized by HKBU

Description

Presentations: HKBU’s Digital Scholarship Projects & Digital Initiatives

Abstract:

The "Japanese Occupation of Hong Kong Spatial History Project, 1941-1945" leverages a GIS-based interactive map to explore the experience of Hong Kong during its occupation by Japan from 25 December 1941 to 30 August 1945. This project aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the occupation through military, governance, economic, and social perspectives, filling a gap in the existing literature that has primarily focused on the brutality of the occupation. Utilising historical materials from global archives, the project maps the administrative planning of the Japanese military government, economic activities, distribution of military and political facilities, and public health conditions. The integrating archival documents, maps, and aerial photographs through GIS technology offers a dynamic platform for educators, historians, and conservationists, making this period's complex historical narrative accessible and comprehensible. The interactive map serves not only as an educational tool but also as a digital repository that preserves and systematically presents the nuanced history of Hong Kong under Japanese rule.

Period22 Nov 2024
Event titleFall Symposium on
Digital Scholarship 2024
Event typeSymposium
LocationHong KongShow on map