imperialistic.


 * Imperialism** is the policy of a strong nation extending their rule or authority, by setting up colonies and building up empires by dominating a weaker country politically, economically, and socially.
 * Japan became powerful, the strongest military power in Asia, also, economic, and political strength increased.
 * Wanted to eliminate the right of foreigners living in Japan.
 * Foreign minister promised foreigners that they would be fairly treated, yet in 1894, foreign powershad many rights abolished.
 * After this, feelings of pwoer and strenght grew in Japan.
 * Japan was proving to be a world class power by westernizing while still staying true to its cultural values.

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 * in 1894-1895 Japan was seeking more natural resources and got involed in the [|Sino-Japanese] war with China. The Japanese victory over China disrupted the balance of power in the world. As a result, Japan and Russia were two of East Asia's major powers, and also enemies. This led the [|Russo-Japanese] war in 1904.
 * After the defeat of Russia, Japan then attacked Korea in 1905. In 1910, Japan annexed Korea and brought it completely under their control.