History
Mining began in the region during the Kyoho era, with the Miike mine being under the control of the Tachibana clan.
The mine was nationalised in 1872 by the Meiji government. The Mitsui zaibatsu took control in 1899.
The mine closed in 1997, with devastating effects on the local economy.
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