Japanese colonial empire
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The Japanese colonial empire existed from 1879 to 1945 with a sphere of influence across much of Asia and Oceania.
UnderstandThe rise of Japan to a world power during the past 80 years is the greatest miracle in world history.
DestinationsTaiwan is the only place in which Japanese colonial rule is generally regarded positively by the locals, though there are some exceptions.
LearnDuring the days of the colonial empire, the Japanese government established nine Imperial Universities (帝国大学), seven in Japan, and one each in the colonies of Taiwan and Korea.
RespectThe Japanese occupation is a sensitive subject in many of its former colonies, especially in China and South Korea; tread carefully when discussing it with locals.
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