Japan's Western Attitude Revolution
An Attitude Revolution
The West’s attitude towards Japan has changed numerous times through the course of history, ever since the date of their first encounter. The West’s initial contact stimulated Japan’s rapid conformation to westernization. Although Japan’s expeditious development was the inspiration for the West’s avid support, the power issued to them as a result of their modernization soon authenticated Japan as a threat to Western supremacy. These tensions were further corroborated by the events of World War Two, which saw previous allies become enemies, with Japan exercising their fresh military strength, both sides aggressive in their determination to achieve preeminence. The power which accompanied the West’s success in World War …show more content…
Although all of Japan’s major industries and transport networks were damaged, eliminating what was Japan’s threatening qualities, the West applied punitive penances as a means of assurance that their power could not be jeopardised a second time. The conclusion of the war stimulated an international tribunal where the acts of Axis were bought to trail . No light was shed, however, on the wrong doings of the Allies, in order to avoid the possibility of injuring their reinstated power. As a further punishment in response to Japan’s imperialistic endeavours, all territories which they acquired after 1894 were sequestrated by Western nations. Already aware of the impending outcome of the war crime trials, 500 Japanese military officers committed suicide, whilst hundreds more were executed following their convictions. Japan’s right of having an army was also revoked . The West was scrupulous in their elimination of further threat from Japan, ensuring the longevity of western …show more content…
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The West’s attitude towards Japan has changed numerous times through the course of history, ever since the date of their first encounter. The West’s initial contact stimulated Japan’s rapid conformation to westernization. Although Japan’s expeditious development was the inspiration for the West’s avid support, the power issued to them as a result of their modernization soon authenticated Japan as a threat to Western supremacy. These tensions were further corroborated by the events of World War Two, which saw previous allies become enemies, with Japan exercising their fresh military strength, both sides aggressive in their determination to achieve preeminence. The power which accompanied the West’s success in World War …show more content…
Although all of Japan’s major industries and transport networks were damaged, eliminating what was Japan’s threatening qualities, the West applied punitive penances as a means of assurance that their power could not be jeopardised a second time. The conclusion of the war stimulated an international tribunal where the acts of Axis were bought to trail . No light was shed, however, on the wrong doings of the Allies, in order to avoid the possibility of injuring their reinstated power. As a further punishment in response to Japan’s imperialistic endeavours, all territories which they acquired after 1894 were sequestrated by Western nations. Already aware of the impending outcome of the war crime trials, 500 Japanese military officers committed suicide, whilst hundreds more were executed following their convictions. Japan’s right of having an army was also revoked . The West was scrupulous in their elimination of further threat from Japan, ensuring the longevity of western …show more content…
(2002, June 9). Retrieved May 1, 2012, from Japan-guide.com: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2129.html
World War II in Japan. (2003). Retrieved April 20, 2012, from World War II History Info: http://www.worldwariihistory.info/in/Japan.html
Primary Sources with DBQs. (2009). Retrieved April 20, 2012, from Asia for Educators: http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/main_pop/ps/ps_japan.htm#top reparations. (2012). Retrieved May 1, 2012, from Dictionary.com: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/reparations?s=t
Batty, D. (2004). Japan at War. London: Carlton Books .
Japan Answers the Challenge of the Western World. (n.d.). Retrieved April 20, 2012, from The Meiji Restoration and Modernization: http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/japan/japanworkbook/modernhist/meiji.html
Kelly, M. (2012). Overview of World War II. Retrieved April 15, 2012, from About.com: http://americanhistory.about.com/od/worldwarii/a/wwiioverview.htm
Miocevich, G. (1999). Investigating Japan. Melbourne: Pearson Education Australia.
Neumann, W. L. (1953). Franklin D. Roosevelt and Japan. In W. L. Neumann, Pacific Historical Review (pp. 143-153). California: University of Californa