Several reasons actually. The most important one was its location. Thanks to it it enabeled the trade with African, European and Asian countries. Another thing is that it also was a good place to start a war on other countries.
I think it is called democracy. Hope this helps!
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The progressive constitution granted universal suffrage, stripped Emperor Hirohito of all but symbolic power, stipulated a bill of rights, abolished peerage, and outlawed Japan's right to make war.
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