Imperial Japan has recently made headlines due to its defense chief's call for bolstering anti-drone capabilities following a drone incident involving a Japanese aircraft carrier. Additionally, Japan's low ranking in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index has raised concerns about media independence in the country. Furthermore, Japan's involvement in talks with South Korea and the US has been a topic of interest, especially in the context of regional security pacts.
Imperial Japan, officially known as the Empire of Japan, was a historical period from 1868 to 1947 when Japan was ruled by an emperor. During this time, Japan underwent rapid modernization and industrialization, becoming a major world power. Imperial Japan was involved in various conflicts, including the First Sino-Japanese War, Russo-Japanese War, and World War II. The empire's expansionist policies led to territorial acquisitions in Asia and the Pacific, resulting in tensions with neighboring countries. After Japan's defeat in World War II, the imperial system was abolished, and Japan adopted a new constitution, renouncing war as a sovereign right. Today, Japan is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary government.
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Japan’s defense chief has called for the bolstering of its anti-drone capability after a drone footage posted on a Chinese social media site showed a Japanese aircraft carrier docked at a restricted navy port west of Tokyo
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