The United States saw Japan as a security state in hopes of containing the spread of Communism. Japan was already a regional (though damaged) power, and keeping Japan from falling under Communist rule was needed to keep the sphere of influence in Asia from swinging completely to Communism. Also, as a security state, the US can continue to post troops and security task forces to help defend allies in the area.
Later on, installation of radar for early detection, and missile bases for quick action/reaction set up was placed in Japan as a deterrent against Communist forces. Japan continues to be a key US ally after World War II in Asia, and will continue to be in the years to come.
The U.S. could use its Japanese bases to support military action elsewhere in Asia, could bring into Japan any weapons it chose, including H-bombs, could even use its forces to aid the Japanese government in putting down internal disturbances.These were bonds that left Japan precious little room for international maneuver and that chafed increasingly against dark memories of Hiroshima and the deep national pride of the Japanese people.
John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth were relatives. To the public, John would very well appear superior, as he's been holding his mission out before Jesus, but he recognizes that he is nothing greater than human.
