How did japan become the most powerful nation in asia?
japan doubled its territory in asia.
japan’s economy followed the us’s example.
japan adopted western military technologies and training methods.
japan’s government made extremely wise alliances.

The correct answer is - Japan adopted Western military technologies and training methods.

Before Japan's expansion started, there were some reforms in the country, namely in the military, where the traditional samurai warriors were discharged, and the army was shaped after the example of the Western countries. Than the offensive started, and Japan aimed to the places that were of great use to it, like Korea because of its strategic position, Manchuria in China because of the vast fertile plains, Southeast Asia because of the oil reserves, and they did it with great success, mainly because they were facing nations that were military inferior to them.

Japan became the most powerful nation in Asia as it adopted Western military technologies and training methods.

Further Explanations:

Japan is an isle nation situated in the East of Asia, bounded by the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Japan. Officially Japan is alienated into 47 states and traditionally into 8 regions. It is one of the most densely populated and urbanized nation of which 90% of the population dwells in the urban area.    

Japan established itself, among the dominant nation in Asia during its modern era. During the early stage of its modernization, Japan was forced to get in contact with the outside world by the United States. Convention of Kanagawa and numerous other treaties brought economic and political crisis in the nation. These factors compelled Japan to adopt westernization in 1868, and the era was known to be an era of Meiji Restoration. The nation adopted all the western aspects such as Judiciary, military institution, politics and cultural influence to step toward modernization. Through Meiji Restoration, it transformed into an industrialized power with pursued military competence that can fight to expand its influence.  

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Grade: High School

Subject: History

Chapter: Japan

Keywords:

Japan, isle nation, East, Asia, Pacific Ocean, Japan, 47 states, urbanized nation, urban area, United States, Convention of Kanagawa, economic , political, westernization, Meiji Restoration, Judiciary, military institution, politics , cultural

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