President Truman ordered General Douglas MacArthur to act as supreme military commander for the Allied Occupation Forces in Japan after the War.
MacArthur's smartest move was allowing Emperor Hirohito to remain emperor. Many people wanted the Emperor removed and the monarchy abolished. There is some disturbing evidence that Hirohito did some research for the infamous Unit 731. Unit 731 did horrible things to the Chinese and Allied prisoners of war. This, however, is still a subject of debate.
Anyway, keeping the Emperor gave the Japanese people a central rallying point. Also, the Japanese are a very resilient people. Once they realized the American and British occupiers weren't going to kill their children and violate their women as Japanese wartime Propaganda suggested, most Japanese gradually got used to the idea of friendly foreign occupiers.
The Japanese had the saying of "yamato damashii" during the War. This was seen as very militaristic and the Japanese people had lost their appetite for war and all things warlike. (Having 2 atomic bombs dropped on your country will do that to you.) So, the new saying of "Nippon no kokoro" (the heart of Japan) was developed. Even mentioning "yamato damashii" today is very offensive and hurtful to modern Japanese. ( I made that incredibly stupid mistake once and I deeply regret it...)
I submit that we treated the Japanese quite equitably and fairly during the Occupation of Japan. The Japanese people were unbelievably sick of war anyway, so they renounced the right to make war forever in their Constitution. Article 9, I believe it is.
Coupled with American foreign aid and Japanese hard work the economy was on the rebound in an incredibly short period of time. Making money and the fact that the Americans left Japan in 1952 (though we held on to Okinawa for a long time, and we still have large military bases all over Japan), helped the Japanese people keep their spirits up.
The Japanese controlled virtually everything (including any courts) in the Philippines during their occupation of the territory.
The Japanese occupation of Singapore lasted from 1942 to 1945. This happened during World War II.
Yes, Ip Man did engage in a fight with a Japanese general during the Japanese occupation of China in World War II.
The Philippine educational system came to a complete standstill upon the evasion of the Japanese army. During the occupation educational institutions remained closed.
People will have to bow to any Japanese soldier if they meet them on the road.If they failed to bow,they will be severely punished or get whacked or even get killed.
Life was just a toy to Japanese during Japanese Occupation they give those POW only some food
The Japanese controlled virtually everything (including any courts) in the Philippines during their occupation of the territory.
they were treated like dogs
No one can prove the event. However, it is noted that Mr Lee was working for the Japanese (Kepemtai) as an interpreter during the years of Japanese occupation.
it was an occupied country
During the colonization of the Japanese in the Philippines, some short stories that emerged include tales of survival and resilience of the Filipino people under Japanese occupation, stories of Filipino resistance fighters, and narratives depicting the impact of war on communities and individuals. These stories often highlight themes of struggle, bravery, and patriotism amidst difficult circumstances.
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.
so that singaporeans will not rebel against them
the chief justice of the country during the Japanese occupation
During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines from 1942 to 1945, traditional Filipino clothing underwent changes influenced by Japanese culture. Filipino women were required to wear a traditional Japanese dress called the "terno" and adopt a more modest style of dressing in line with Japanese customs. The influence of the Japanese kimono can be seen in the sleeves and silhouette of the modified terno worn during this period.
Because the Japanese-controlled government, during the WWII occupation, issued fiat currencies, while at the same time outlawing possession of other currencies, in an attempt to curtail any possible resistance.
tapioca, sweet potato, bananas