After the end of the Cold War, America extended security commitments to Northeast Asia and the Republic of Korea and Japan. In 1945 Japan surrendered to allied powers. The U.S military then began a series of reaching reforms to build Japan. They did this by reducing the power of the military and breaking up the Japanese business union. Later on in 1947-1948, allies dictated a new constitution to Japan’s leaders.
Nationalism
The Japanese are a nation and they promote the cultural unity of Japan. For over two centuries, the Japanese people broadened their range of ideas of their country and their cultural nature. The Japanese consisted of some political Philosophies developed by the Meiji government. The Meiji helped them promote national unity and patriotism. Later on, the Meiji government defeated the Western Powers to be equal to the Great Powers. The government then passed through the Showa time period that soon led the Japanese military into WWII.
Militarism
The Great Depression affected Japan and led to their rise in militarism. Japan exported luxury goods, such as silks, to other countries such like America. They were now affected by the depression so Japan could not afford goods anymore. This led to a feeling in Japan that they should become more self-sufficient. They thought it would help through gaining of more territory. This meant Japan wanted to expand to gain more natural resources and to create an economic empire in the Pacific.
Complete Reorganization
By the end, Japan approves the location of a military airbase on its southern island of Okinawa. The base houses over 25,000 US troops. Also, the government approves a landmark change in security policy. Lastly, Japan's economic growth slowed down to 0.3% from 1%
Works Cited
"Japan's Recovery." Milestones 1945-1952. Home of the Historian. Web. Apr.-May 2016. <https://history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/korean-war>.