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The military has ALWAYS been part of Japan.
Japan is limited by it's post WW2 constitution (as required by the US); Japan does NOT have a military. Japan has a SELF DEFENSE FORCE. They are no longer allowed to fight wars; war is out-lawed. Japan has the right to defend themselves; hence...the Self Defense Force.
Expansion increased the power of military leaders who supported totalitarianism
Japanese Emperor Hirohito.
Germany wanted more land for larger population, its military actions led to war. And for Japan wanted natural resources; its military actions led the U.S. to threaten sanctions before Japan launched a surprise attack on it.