Japan quickly adobted Western-stlye government, military, education, and many other ideas.
Japanese industrialization took place later and was done more quickly.
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
isolation
(Apex) Only Japan industrialized after being pressured by a foreign power.
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.
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.
Caught up and surpassed
Industrialization of the economy, increased agricultural commercialization and importance of industry and trade over agriculture.