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Timeline of Major and Historical Events in Japan

By amanda_marchetti
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    Russo-Japanese War

    Japan defeated Russia, marking the first time an Asian power defeated a European one in modern times, establishing Japan as a major global power.
  • Great Kanto Earthquake

    Great Kanto Earthquake

    The disaster prompted large-scale rebuilding efforts and urban planning, laying the groundwork for Tokyo's modernization.
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    World War II

    Pearl Harbor Attack: Japan's surprise attack on the U.S. naval base led to the U.S. entering the war.
    Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The U.S. dropped atomic bombs on these cities, leading to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.
  • Constitution of Japan

    Constitution of Japan

    Played a pivotal role in shaping Japan’s postwar identity and fostering political stability, economic growth, and international cooperation.
  • Tokyo Olympics

    Tokyo Olympics

    The first Olympics held in Asia which symbolized Japan's recovery and re-entry into the global community.
  • The First Oil Crisis

    The First Oil Crisis

    Crude oil prices quadrupled, causing severe inflation and energy shortages worldwide.
  • The Second Oil Crisis

    The Second Oil Crisis

    This disrupted oil supplies and caused another spike in prices. These crisis' forced Japan to become less oil efficient and more industry run.