Empire in the Asia-Pacific region from 1868 to 1947
The Empire of Japan was a major power in Asia and the Pacific that existed from 1868 to 1947, during which it expanded its territory and influence across the region. It matters historically because this period fundamentally shaped modern East Asian and Pacific history, including through Japan's industrial development, regional conflicts, and ultimate defeat in World War II.
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56.0 million lived in the naichi. 73.1 million lived in the naichi.
Japanese name Shinjitai大日本帝国 Kyūjitai大日本帝國 Hiraganaだいにっぽんていこく だいにほんていこく Katakanaダイニッポンテイコク ダイニホンテイコク Literal meaningEmpire of Great Japan
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