China
The modern industrialized nation of Japan is an example of a developed country.
They wanted to be hip
Japan
China
probably us (USA)
it's china -________________-
Japan
As a powerful country in its own rights, Japan would be able to assert its influence over world events.
China
Japan felt that as a powerful country in its own right, it would then be able to assert its influence over world events.
Japan controlled Korea prior to 1930.
seems to show the influence of Confucianism