3 reasons why japan bombed pearl harbor?

Answer 1

1. They wanted to dominate the islands of the Pacific and Hawaii was a prime target because it's an excellent sea port right in the middle. 2. They wanted to dominate the islands of the Pacific and didn't want the United States interfering with their efforts elsewhere. 3. They wanted to prove to their people back home that they had a superior military and that their efforts to take over the islands of the Pacific would be good for the nation.

Answer 2

Elimination of the US Battlefleet stationed at Pearl Harbor.