Describe the economic condition of early Japanese on Mainland before Word war 2

Asian immigration began because of the need for labor. In Hawaii there was an need for plantation workers, and the growers began to import Chinese workers. Many of the Chinese signed labor contracts in China that provided for passage and the terms of their employment. They left their families behind and worked long and hard hours in the fields. They lived in crowded conditions.

Eventually, workers were recruited from other occupations and this led to conflict between the groups. The planters intentionally played one group against the other so they couldn't write and act as one labor group in their demands for higher wagers and better conditions.

Asians immigration to the mainland began in response to labor demands due to industrialization and the building of railroads. Eventually many Asians can to America looking for jobs. They only jobs they found were low paying jobs that other workers didn't want. Most could not bring their families and could not marry white women. This led to the development of a picture bride business.