WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -But Japan also has a problem: it’s running out of people. Its population is growing older, and not enough babies are being born. If the trend continues, it could weaken the country’s role on the world stage, and this could have serious implications for the U.S., and the future of Asia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Everybody knows Japan is in crisis. The biggest problems it faces – sinking economy, aging society, sinking birthrate, radiation, unpopular and seemingly powerless government – present an overwhelming challenge and possibly an existential threat.

Detailed explanation-3: -The war resulted in Japan’s acquisition of territory, economic boom, and emergence as a great power with a primary seat at the table during the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in June 1919.

Detailed explanation-4: -After World War II, the Japanese government adopted a different method of tackling population growth. Whereas the pre-war government was comfortable with relieving Japan’s surplus population by emigration and territorial expansion, the post-war government relied on birth control to slow the population growth.