answersLogoWhite

0

Japan was hugely influenced by the Western forces, they were one of the world's weakest econmic powers before the Westerners invaded. After Japan isolated itself from the Western world because of the Christian invasion, Comodore Perry, an American, forced Japan's gates open with the threat of war. There was of course resistance by the people of Japan, but basically the Japanese were entered into 'unequal treaties' with the Westerners, they took advantage of Japan. The only way out of these treaties was for the Japanese to modernise, to become equal to the Westerners, hense ending the 'unequal treaties.' This was the beginning of a huge econimic and cultural change for Japan. Japan was hugely influenced by the Western forces, they were one of the world's weakest econmic powers before the Westerners invaded. After Japan isolated itself from the Western world because of the Christian invasion, Comodore Perry, an American, forced Japan's gates open with the threat of war. There was of course resistance by the people of Japan, but basically the Japanese were entered into 'unequal treaties' with the Westerners, they took advantage of Japan. The only way out of these treaties was for the Japanese to modernise, to become equal to the Westerners, hense ending the 'unequal treaties.' This was the beginning of a huge econimic and cultural change for Japan.

User Avatar

Wiki User

17y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Was imperial china influenced by Japan?

China was influenced by Japan, but only in minimal amounts due to China's policies of Isolation.


What superpower influenced Japan?

the superpowers were britian america russia and china at one time they controlled the world :::::::::China influenced japan


What other countries have influenced Germany?

japan


Did Japan copy china?

Yes, Japan's culture was heavily influenced by the Han culture.


What Asian countries have influenced Japan's culture and what have they done?

Korea because the original people of Korea Migrated to Japan about 1000 years ago. China also influenced japan's culture, with religion and customs.


Which cultures did prince shotoku admire the most of Japan?

The answer is china Because japan was influenced mostly by china also it was influenced by India and Korea.Japan is influenced by other country's because they learn there cultures and change or add them :)


Buddhist sect that strongly influenced Japan?

Zen


What neighboring nation has influenced japan in religion?

Korea


Which 2 cultures influenced early Japanese culture?

The Asian cultures of China and Korea greatly influenced Japan. These two cultures are close to Japan. Korea has served as a bridge (of cultures) between China and Japan.


What factors have influenced Japan's government?

Being an island empire.


How has japan been influenced by other cultures?

japan has been influenced by other countries because from all of there battles that they have lost they and all of the earthquakes that they have experienced. they have learned to make there land and economy stronger.


Two other cultures that influenced Texas are?

japan and north korea