Why did Japan enter World War I on the side of the Allies?
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Why did Japan enter World War I on the side of the Allies?
East Asia in World War I:
Most of the major combatants in World War I (1914-1918) were based in Europe, but a few powerful and undecided players lay elsewhere. While Japan didn't join the war right away, it eventually decided to join the Allies' side.
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View this answerJapan joined World War I because the war would provide it with an opportunity to gain new lands in Asia and the Pacific Ocean and to expand its...
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