Everyday Life in Japan's Colonies Japan’s vast Asian empire became home to more than a million female settlers, who told their stories in an effort to keep in contact. Hannah Shepherd | Published in History Today Volume 68 Issue 1 January 2018 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.