What was the economy like in Japan after World War 1?

Answer 1

In World War 1 (called the "Great War", or the "World War" back then), Japan was on the side of the Allies. As a result, during the war and even for a while after the war ended, Japan experienced a period of economic prosperity, and successfully exported various goods to the west. Eager to be seen as an important world power, Japan participated with other nations in addressing current problems in the world, joining the League of Nations in 1920, and even participated in a conference on arms reductions.

But some countries were concerned at how Japan was also trying to extend its influence in China and elsewhere in Asia; and not everyone trusted that the Japanese government was sincere about wanting peace. Also, the boom in exports ended by 1919, and soon Japan found itself experiencing economic problems that led to serious shortages. The euphoria of war-time prosperity now turned into dissatisfaction among the population, and even causing some riots about the high cost of food. Inflation grew worse throughout the 1920s, and so did unemployment.

Further, U.S. policy towards Japan began to deteriorate, as a period of anti-Immigration fervor led to the passage by congress of the Asian Exclusion Act in 1924; this act restricted Japanese immigration to the United States, and provoked outraged in Japan, especially among nationalists who saw it as a slap in the face, given their belief that Japan had tried to be helpful to the west during the war. Nationalism began to increase, as did a belief that Japan had a right to expand its power and attempt to gain dominance over other Asian countries.

Answer 2

Rebulit their lands what else would they or really could they :)

naff all

Answer 2 Much assistance was given to Japan after WWII in order to help

rebuild the country and to enable it to pay the reparations ordered by treaty.

This was in part due to the West's significant distrust of the Soviet's and their history since the Russian Revolution of 1917.

Accordingly, many of Japan's behaviours in WWII were ignored, and few War Crimes Tribunals were held, for Japan was seen as a possible bulwark against China and Russia. And of course a potential military and naval base.

In more modern times, Japan has adopted the slogan 'Business is War' and that lies beneath such things as the almost refusal of US imports such as cars, the pursuit of a favourable currency rate, and the purchase of much technology from the West, particularly the USA.

Watch this space!

Answer 3

The Japanese military was disbanded, and the government taken over by the US. Certain members of the Japanese military were tried for crimes committed during the war. Japan had been badly damaged in the war, and the US provided food, medicines and financial relief to the citizens of Japan. Eventually a new government was created and took over running Japan.

Answer 4

Japan changed politically after World War sense given that the country was completely destroyed in the aftermath of Hiroshima and its resources were exhausted by the war.

Answer 5

It was disbanded and a new one formed that did not serve the Emperor or follow the Samurai way of thought.

Answer 6

it was still great