How the Japanese saw America in 1940 In 1940, Japan’s view of the United States was shaped by a mixture of economic dependence, strategic fear, and cultural ho

How the Japanese saw America in 1940 In 1940, Japan’s view of the United States was shaped by a mixture of economic dependence, strategic fear, and cultural hostility. Japanese leaders understood America’s enormous industrial strength, but many believed American society was too comfortable, materia…