Hirohito's Militarist In Power

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While Hirohito became emperor after his father death. In order to keep his country stable and people support, Hirohito had to gain their support and trust. Japan had extreme militarists, and they wanted the government to be under their power. But Hirohito was in power because he was the son of an emperor and the militarists wanted to expand their country for their economy. The militarists wanted to go into china and conquered it. By conquering it, they would have markets for goods and raw materials and have room for their rising

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