Finished this book, learned and enjoyed much.
Japan is a great lesson of how a country quickly can Turn from hating the U.S. to loving the U.S., Japan's happy-lovers took dominance away from own home misery-wuvvers.
In 1945 the communist party was strong in Japan.
If Russia had occupied Japan then, today it would be another bigger communist North Korean model equitable-miserable prison dystopia, overseen by zeir own 5% shapeless-forms mafia downlooking kings.
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From ChatGPT:
Japan was defeated by the United States during World War II, specifically in August 1945, after the US dropped atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. These bombings led to Japan's surrender and the end of the war in the Pacific.
Following Japan's surrender, the United States occupied Japan from 1945 to 1952. This occupation, known as the "American Occupation of Japan," was aimed at rebuilding Japan's economy and government, as well as democratizing Japanese society. During this time, the United States played a significant role in shaping post-war Japan, including drafting a new constitution, promoting free-market capitalism, and implementing democratic reforms.
The occupation of Japan was generally viewed as successful, as it led to Japan's rapid economic growth and transformation into a stable, democratic society. Today, the US-Japan relationship remains strong, with both countries working closely on a range of issues, including security, trade, and cultural exchange.
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Emperor Hirohito was the 124th Emperor of Japan and reigned from 1926 until his death in 1989. He is known for his role during World War II, as he was the Emperor of Japan during that time.
During the war, Hirohito played a symbolic role as a figurehead for the Japanese people, and his authority was used to rally the population to support the war effort. However, the extent of his involvement in the decision-making process of Japan's military leadership during the war is still debated.
After Japan's defeat in the war, Hirohito remained Emperor, but his role was significantly reduced by the new constitution drafted by the United States during the occupation of Japan. The new constitution stripped the Emperor of his political power and reduced him to a ceremonial figurehead with no political authority.
Despite this, Hirohito remained a highly respected figure in Japan throughout his reign, and his death in 1989 was deeply mourned by the Japanese people. Today, his legacy remains a subject of ongoing debate in Japan, as some view him as a war criminal while others view him as a symbol of Japan's post-war recovery and growth.















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