The Rise of Imperial Japan and the Pacific Theater

Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel

This educational video explores the rise of Imperial Japan and the specific events leading to the opening of the Pacific Theater in World War II. It begins with a unique hook connecting modern Japanese culture (manga and anime) to historical wartime propaganda, specifically the film 'Momotaro's Sea Eagles.' The narrative then transitions to the political climate of the 1930s, explaining the rise of ultranationalist factions like the Kodoha and the ideology of Shōwa Statism under Emperor Hirohito.