2017, Vol., No.74

Journal of Japanese Culture 2023 KCI Impact Factor : 0.36

pISSN : 1226-3605 / eISSN : 2733-8908
https://journal.kci.go.kr/JJC

This paper examines the current state of operation of the historical museum in Gumi, Oki Island, which opened on June 1, 2016, along with archives of Shimane Prefecture related to Dokdo. The Gumi Jukdo Historical Museum has a map of Dokdo, which explains mining rights, which include the mining of phosphorus. In addition, Japan insists that it can confirm that the lighthouse, which was allegedly installed by the Korean side in 1954, is not illuminating. From 1905 to 1965, the fishermen of the Gumi district licensed the fishermen of Dokdo Island, except for the post-war period, during which Dokdo was allowed to fish on Dokdo Island. Since 1953, Shimane Prefecture has issued licenses to the OkinoSima Fisheries Cooperative Federation for the Dokdo Co-Fishery and the private Yahata Isaburo(八幡伊三郎). It records the date, the weather, the catch, and the conversion of the fishery in Dokdo (over the period 1936-1938). The Japanese government, through the colonial occupation of Korea at that time, looted everything using all possible means and methods, if there was any benefit to Japan. In this paper, the charts of Japan's individual capture of Dokdo evidently indicate that Dokdo belongs to Korea.

In the San Francisco Peace Treaty, there is a so-called ‘Korean article’ in Chapter 2 (Territory), Article 2 (a): “Japan, recognizing the independence of Korea, renounces all right, title and claim to Korea, including the islands of Quelpart, Port Hamilton and Dagelet.” While this suggests that Japan recognizes Korea’s independence and that it relinquishes all rights to Korea, Dokdo is not explicitly mentioned as part of the territory that Japan has to return to Korea, thus leading to a discord in the interpretation of article (a). Therefore, this paper argues that through the interpretation of article (a), there is a limitation to the claim that Dokdo is Japan’s territory.

The study analyzed the works of a TV Comedy Jidaigeki dealing with historical figures. SinKaishaku・Nihonsi is part of a comedy genre, but it does not have a happy ending because it deals with historical figures. It is distinguished from many different types of comedy genres. Also, laughter is created through comical characters in addition to a new etc. For example, there is use of satire, repetition, reversals, gag techniques, Laughter is also created through instruments or makeup. Such laughter always begins with a departure from common sense or conventional values. Accordingly, it can be said that it is a laugh of Jouissance and based on the concept of carnival. The production of history and comedy can be expected to appeal to the public regardless of the existing Jidaigeki, and it can also enhance interest in history among the public. Since the 2000s, both production of TV Jidaigeki and demand have been declining. One way to break down this social atmosphere is to find a way to look at the new genre. In this sense, it is very meaningful to combine comedy with history.