To help cultivate the conquered countries of Southeast Asia, etc. Japan promoted the slogan when ousting the French, British, and Dutch. Behind the slogan, was really, "Asia for Japan."
No
Japan adopted the phrase "civilization and enlightenment" during this time. These were two of the biggest goals that the Japanese strove for.
During World War II, the rule of conquered peoples by both Germany and Japan should be generally characterized as oppressive. Despite some rhetoric (and, sometimes, limited action) concerning liberation and unification, both nations abused conquered peoples and consumed as their own the resources of conquered nations.
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To help cultivate the conquered countries of Southeast Asia, etc. Japan promoted the slogan when ousting the French, British, and Dutch. Behind the slogan, was really, "Asia for Japan."
Japan invaded the entire area around East and Southeast Asia.
No
During WWII, Japan occupied Southeast Asia. Vietnam is part of Southeast Asia.
Japan adopted the phrase "civilization and enlightenment" during this time. These were two of the biggest goals that the Japanese strove for.
During World War II, the rule of conquered peoples by both Germany and Japan should be generally characterized as oppressive. Despite some rhetoric (and, sometimes, limited action) concerning liberation and unification, both nations abused conquered peoples and consumed as their own the resources of conquered nations.
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Japan! :d
NO-Japan is in NORTHEAST Asia.
Japan would acquire oil, rubber and other strategic raw materials and be better equipped to fight its war against China and challenge the US position in the Pacific.
. . . to exploit mineral resources such as oil .
the shogun conquered the emperor and gained rule on Japan