Furthermore, in Shimonoseki, which was an important place for maritime traffic, an institution called Koshinikata  9  managed by the clan was established. Together with merchants in the prefecture, the clan actively developed businesses with those on the ships that passed by.
These various leading efforts significantly enhanced the economic power of the Chōshū clan, and this became the driver for the Meiji Restoration. I heard that, since 2018, which marked the 150th anniversary of the Meiji Restoration, efforts have been made toward making Yamaguchi Prefecture full of vitality through meeting challenges to achieve restorations in three aspects: industry, interaction, and living.