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Japan has always been poor in Natural Resources. In order for it's economy, industries, to continue to grow it had to ensure a steady flow of rubber, oil, tin, and other things.
Japan then occupied those European colonies in the Pacific that had those items, and invaded China to insure their own continued growth.
They also captured those areas that permitted easier defence of the captured territories. The whole area was called the Southeast Asia Co Prosperity Sphere.
In the days of Imperialism, you either had an empire, or you were part of someone else's Empire. Since the Japanese did not want to be part of someone else's empire they set about to get their own empire; and that meant conquering other countries.
What else can I help you with?
What nation is Japan in?
Japan is a nation, so it is no "in" a nation. If you mean what continent, then it is in Asia (along with Russia, China, Korea, India, and MANY other places).
Where is confuciasm practiced today?
mainly south asia, china, and japan mainly south asia, china, and japan
What is the continent of china and japan?
The country of China is located on the continent of Asia.
Is china and japan in Asia?
yes
Where are some cool places in Asia?
The Onion Domes in Russia, the Taj Mahal in India, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall in China, the Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia, Sinagapore, Japan, and many other places.
Main countries in Asia?
The largest or most powerful/influential countries in Asia include China, Russia, India, Japan, Iran, Israel, and Vietnam.
Why did Japan threaten the nations of Asia?
Japan had invaded china making the rest of Asia vulnerable.
Which Asian country has skiing?
There are many places to go skiing in Asia. Countries like China, Japan and Iran are some examples.
What axis power is in Asia?
Japan and China
Are china and japan a country in Asia?
Yes
Is Japan an Asian country?
China is IN Asia, but China itself is not Asia because China is a country and Asia is a continent
What places does China borders?
Asia
