Japan tried to solve its problem of scarcity of natural resources by establishing a policy of imperialism which would enable them gain control over other surrounding nations with natural resources.
Policy of imperialism is a policy that proposes extending the rule/control of a country across its borders in the bid to gain political, economic control of the newly acquired areas often by military actions/invasions this was a desperate measure employed by the Japanese between the Meji restoration and WW II in order to resolve their lack of natural resources.
