They, like their allies, the Germans, were successful until about 1943. They both were clearly losing the war by then.
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Almost all of the Japanese fought to their deaths.
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The breaking of Japanese Naval codes gave the Americans first hand knowledge of Japanese intentions as far as targets and times of attack which gave the US Navy time to counter Japanese tactics and strategy .
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It was a surprise attack, before a declration of war, on a Sunday morning against a nation at peace.
Japanese knotweed is a successful competitor because of its rapid growth rate, strong root system that can regenerate from fragments, and its ability to outcompete native plants for resources like sunlight, water, and nutrients. It also lacks natural predators in many ecosystems, allowing it to spread rapidly and displace other vegetation.
Japan and Germany had prepared for war. The rest of the world had to "react" to it and were not as prepared as they should have been.
Among other reasons, Japanese cars tend to be smaller and more fuel efficient.