What is the Empire of Japan?
Q: What is the Empire of Japan?
A: The Empire of Japan was a historical Nation State and great power during the period from the Meiji Restoration to the Japanese defeat in World War II. It ruled the Home Islands of Japan and many other areas.
Q: Who were the Emperors during this time?
A: The Emperors during this time were Emperor Meiji (Mutsuhito), from 1868-1912, Emperor Taishō (Yoshihito) from 1912-1926, and Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito) from 1926-1989.
Q: When did Imperial Japan exist?
A: Imperial Japan existed between 1868 and 1945. Hirohito was still emperor of Japan after the empire dissolved in 1947 until his death in 1989.
Q: How did Japan change during this period?
A: During this period, Japan became one of the most powerful countries in the world by building a powerful army and navy, and changing from an agricultural to an industrial economy. The Japanese also began to invade and occupy other near countries like Korea, Taiwan, and part of China to get resources.
Q: When did World War II end for Imperial Japan?
A: Imperial Japan surrendered to the Allies on September 2, 1945 after a long war against Allied nations ending with atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Q: What happened after World War II ended for Imperial Japan?
A: After World War II ended for Imperial Japan, Allied occupation forces occupied the country and made many changes including writing a new constitution. Reconstruction efforts continued well into 1950s as well.
