Actually, chronologically, the Japanese invasion of Malaya is very slightly before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec 7th 1941. It led to the attack and capture of Singapore, in which many British & Australians were captured.
Lt General Masaharu Homma
Russian & Japanese expansion plans in that region, led to a clash.
Japan's occupation during WW2.
The Iraqi occupation of Kuwait started it all.
During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines (1942-1945), the Japanese established a military government known as the Japanese-sponsored Second Philippine Republic. This government was led by President Jose P. Laurel under the control and authority of the Japanese military administration.
The bombing of pearlHaber.
The Japanese navy confronting the allies at the battle.
north and south Korea invaded each others space
The U.S. forces stationed in Japan were reliant on petroleum, and this led to Japanese reliance on oil.
The Philippines were not involved in WWI US forces led by General Douglas MacArthur liberated them from Japanese occupation in 1945 (WWII)
The Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941.