Although nominally its duties included the protection of workers , in reality it served the needs of industry by guaranteeing a stable labor supply .
The new Ministry was tasked by the Meiji oligarchy with improving production of natural resources and promoting the rapid industrialization of Japan .
Although nominally Ministry 's duties included the protection of workers , in reality Ministry served the needs of industry by guaranteeing a stable labor supply .
The new Ministry was tasked by the Meiji oligarchy with improving production of natural resources and promoting the rapid industrialization of Japan .