Japan participated in World War 2 on the side of Axial forces and fought against Allied Nations, including United States, Britain and China. Before 1853, Japan was an isolated country and didn’t engage in trade with western countries. But after that, a phase of restoration called the Meiji Restoration swept across Japan. Japan then focused… Continue reading Ep#3: Why & How Did Japan Start World War 2 | Meiji Restoration, Industrialization & Expansionism