Japan part 2

US Occupation-MacArthur Does not try Hirohito for war crimes because he is a popular figure for the people of Japan. Begins food relief efforts for the people of Japan at the cost of over a million dollars a day. Helps set up a democracy by helping draft a US style constitution-Hirohito is a figure head but has no real power. Insist that Japan be allowed into trade alliances.

The Allies, under the command of US General Douglas MacArthur, oversaw Japan and the drafting of a new constitution after WWII. The new constitution established a democratic government, reduced the size of Japan’s military to a defensive force, and allowed for a modified version of the emperor. It also guaranteed certain human rights and extended women the right to vote. In 1951, Japan became independent again. However, it kept a close relationship with the US. The US poured lots of money into rebuilding Japan and helped it grow economically. Today, Japan is one of the wealthiest and economically strongest nations in the world.

Outcomes for Japan Japan has a modern economic miracle. Best educated work force in the world. Women granted rights Old power structure, and class system broken down and replaced. Peasants could and did own property. Democracy still reigns to this day.

What is the reason for Japan’s economic success? The Government Their Work Ethic Their Tariffs Their Trade Surplus

Japan’s Government The government has three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The executive branch includes the emperor, a prime minister, and the cabinet. The emperor serves as the nation’s head of state; however, he has no real power. He merely acts as the representative of Japan. The prime minister leads the government had appoints the cabinet. The cabinet helps the prime minster lead the country

Japan’s legislature The legislative branch consists of a bicameral body called the Diet. It consists of two houses: the House of Councilors and the House of Representatives. Japanese citizens elect the members of the Diet who are responsible for making the laws of the country. Japan’s supreme court heads its judicial branch. It has complete independence and makes sure the other branches carry out their duties according to the constitution.

What is the name for Japan’s legislature? The Diet

What type of government does Japan have? Constitutional Monarchy

Japan Economy Throughout Asia, natural resources are unevenly distributed. A lack of natural resources does not mean that a country cannot be prosperous. Japan has few natural resources, but the Japanese use their trade to get the funds that they need to purchase raw materials. They then use these raw materials to produce goods to sell in the international market. With this strategy, Japan has become an economic powerhouse. Even the resources that Japan does have in abundance, like its coast waters that provide fish, are not enough for Japanese demand. The Japanese, therefore, supplement their fish needs with fish caught in distance waters and/or with imported

Modern Japan depends heavily on international trade. As a series of small islands, Japan cannot possibly produce everything that it needs. It also requires foreign markets to sell the goods it produces. Thanks to a market economy and foreign investments, Japan’s economy is one of the richest and most productive in the world. Poverty is almost non-existent. The average income in Japan ranks among the highest in the world. Trade allows Japan to build and maintain its prosperity Japan has produced some of the world’s most popular products: computers, video games, cars, TVs, toys, electronic devices, etc. Japan today has mixed/market Economy.