The Executive Branch of Government
After the defeat of Russia Japan focus on the expansion of its empire beginning with "China," since this presented them with the greatest potential in terms of harvesting natural resources.
People by themselves or associating with others are able to influence by creating an environment for like-minded citizens to gather in recreational groups such as community centers, libraries, parks, or more official local government meetings. Petitions, protests, demonstrations, join interest groups, contract representatives, donations.