Honshu is the largest and most densely populated of the Japanese islands. It is home to several major cities including Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, and Nagoya.
Home Islands
The goal of the United States was to defeat the Japanese. This meant the removal of the Japanese from many islands in the Pacific Ocean, the destruction of the Japanese Navy, and the surrender of Japan.
The Doolittle raid.
Luzon (home to 50% of the population) and Mindanao (home to 25% of the population)The two largest islands in the Philippines are Luzon (first) and Mindanao (second).
Though major cities are located on all of Japan's four main islands, the island of Honshu is home to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Hiroshima and many others.
On April 18, 1942, Colonel James H.Doolittle led the first air raid on the Japanese home islands.
Because the Japanese hookers we're becoming over powering
Venezuela is home to several islands, the most notable being the Los Roques Archipelago, which consists of over 300 islands and cays known for their stunning beaches and coral reefs. Other significant islands include Margarita Island, which is the largest and most populous, as well as Coche and Cubagua. Additionally, the Aves Islands, located in the Caribbean Sea, are important for their biodiversity and bird populations.
Oahu is the most populous of the Hawaiian Islands, home to the state capital, Honolulu, and the largest city in Hawaii.
Oahu(home of Honolulu, The University of Hawaii,& the University of Honolulu)
they were closer to american territory imposing more of a threat. bringing the war "closer to home"