Japan quickly adobted Western-stlye government, military, education, and many other ideas.
Japanese industrialization took place later and was done more quickly.
The industrialization of Japan in 1867 marked a significant shift as it showcased the successful adoption of Western technologies and industrial practices in a non-Western nation, serving as a model for other countries. Japan's rapid transformation into an industrial power demonstrated that modernization was achievable, encouraging other nations, particularly in Asia, to pursue similar paths. Additionally, Japan's emergence as an industrialized economy facilitated its participation in global trade, promoting economic interactions that spurred industrialization worldwide. This interconnectedness helped to accelerate the spread of industrial practices, ideas, and technologies across the globe.
Unlike in the United States, industrialization came to Japan as a result of foreign aggression.
Japan felt that as a powerful country in its own right, it would then be able to assert its influence over world events.
Japan rapidly developed an industrial economy
Japan learned how NOT to react to the westerners from Chinas example and emerged as a military and imperial power Japan was more successful than China when it came to independence because Japan government modernize and industrialize along Western line quickly. This helped them with not been under Western power.
isolation
(Apex) Only Japan industrialized after being pressured by a foreign power.
By the end of the Meiji period, the most evident characteristic of Western nations in Japan was industrialization. Japan rapidly modernized its economy and infrastructure, adopting Western technologies and industrial practices, which led to significant advancements in manufacturing and transportation. This transformation was accompanied by a shift towards a more centralized government and the establishment of a modern military, reflecting Western influences in governance and national strength. Additionally, Japan embraced Western education and legal systems, further demonstrating its commitment to modernization.
As an idustrialized nation, Japan would be able to assert its infuence over world events.
One way that Japan changed in the 1920's and 1030's was rapid industrialization.
Industrialization of the economy, increased agricultural commercialization and importance of industry and trade over agriculture.