How did japan begin its quest to build an empire?

Japan began its quest to build an empire by:

  • Signing an agreement with China
  • Forcing Korea to open up 3 ports to Japanese trade

When the Japanese Kwantung Army (also known as the Guandong Army) contrived to invade Manchuria on 18 September 1931, it unleashed military and political forces which led ultimately to the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941.

First, the post-invasion 'Manchurian Crisis' ended with the dramatic walk-out of Japanese delegates from the League of Nations in 1933. Read the full article at BBC.

Just in! A Japanese governor has approved a measure to allow for the relocation of a controversial U.S. military base on Okinawa. Learn more at CNN.

Updated on Friday, December 27 2013 at 09:02AM EST
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