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JAPAN IN THE 1920s–1930s: DOMESTIC ISSUES & FOREIGN RELATIONS
Foreign Policy (1920's)
Led by Shidehara Kijuro
Aimed at internationalism and economic development via peace.
Promoted good relations with USA and China within treaties.
Political Issues
Fragile democracy with corruption and links to elite groups.
Peace Preservation Law targeted communists and dissenters.
Opposition to Internationalism
Conservatives and military opposed Shidehara's approach
Criticism of Washington Treaty System as restrictive
US immigration ban worsened tensions
Rise of Nationalism
Emperor Hirohito's accession revived nationalist and divine emperor ideology.
Manchuria's Importance
Seen as solution: rich in resources, markets, and space.
Occupied in 1931 to escape economic crisis and support expansion.
Military Influence
Rise in military control by 1930s. - 12-year rearmament plan in 1936.
Justified expansion as vital to Japan’s survival.
Economic Problems
Boom-bust cycles caused urban migration and rural poverty.
Hit hard by Great Depression
Exports fell
GNP down by 20%
Silk industry collapsed
Effects of Depression
Unemployment (3 million)
Hunger strikes
Social unrest
Growing support for communist
System seen as failing people