In the end of 1930s, the world's two powers, Axis, headed by Japan, German, and Italy and Allies, headed by the United States, Soviet Union, Britain, France and China, fought in all over the world until the middle of 1940s. ... There was no significant industry and agriculture on a broad scale in Hong Kong, trading with other countries such as China and other British colonies were the main economic activity and totally relied on it. ... For this solution, Japan rationed necessities such as rice and oil for families who own rationing license and deported unemployed people to the Mainland C...

• Word Count: 1898
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Through much of history, the strength of a nation has been determined by the strength of its leader. ... As the son of Emperor Taisho and Crown Prince, Hirohito found comforts in the studies of science, mathematics, ethics, geography, and literature often studying in his native Japanese as well as Chinese. ... Emperor Hirohito was avoiding a repetition of the Nikolaevsk Incident Despite his clear message that "a rash military expedition would antagonize the Chinese , and might well result in a replay of the Nikolaevsk Incident,"" Prime Minister General Giichi Tanaka proceeded to send the...

• Word Count: 5382
• Approx Pages: 22
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Japan is one of the world's leading powers, second only to the United States in terms of economic and technological advancement. It is also a fascinating country with a long history, rich culture and a keen sense of global citizenship. Japan is a country that has evolved from an agricultural, sub...

• Word Count: 2410
• Approx Pages: 10
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate