Japan tried to protect its economy through high tariffs, or taxes on imports, as well as by manipulating trade with other countries. To bolster their economy, they needed raw materials from their colonies in Korea, Manchuria, and elsewhere. Therefore, Japan's industrialization process led to imperialism.
Japan tried to protect its economy through high tariffs, or taxes on imports, as well as by manipulating trade with other countries. To bolster their economy, they needed raw materials from their colonies in Korea, Manchuria, and elsewhere.Therefore, Japan's industrialization process led to imperialism.
