Question

What factors led to the establishment of cotton textile industry in osaka

Answer 1

Textiles made form imported raw materials became japan's major industry.The real progress of the textile industry began after 1877, when a large number of mills were established in and around Osaka, situated near the sea coast . small steamers brought cotton to the mills.

Answer 2

ANSWER:

The cotton textile industry was established in Osaka owing to a number of factors such as easy accessibility and availability of land and water, good climate, well-developed transportation networks and adequate labour.

EXPLANATION:

The cotton textile industry established in Osaka owing to numerous geographical factors such as

• The extensive plains in and around Osaka makes sure that land is available easily for the expansion and development of cotton mills.  

• The climate which is warm and humid is extremely apt for processes such as spinning and weaving.  

• The Yodo river supplies ample water for the cotton mills, and there is easy availability of labour.  

• Location of ports facilities together with well-developed railway and road network makes it easy for transporting cotton textiles to diverse parts of the nation, importing of raw cotton as well as for exporting cotton textiles.