its first taste of empire and overseas expansion. Immediately following this treaty many of the world's powers quickly signed treaties with Japan and insured Japan's position as an equal. The war with China was only the beginning of Japan's interest in other lands. Russia took over Manchuria in 1900 and soon began to threaten Korea. Japan, which has historically strong ties and interests in Korea, soon came into a conflict with Russia over that domination in that country. After attempts at negotiation failed, Japan became the first Asian nation to successfully challenge a European power. From the war, Japan won most of Manchuria along with dominance in Korea. In 1926 Hirohito took the throne in Japan and took his place as emperor of Japan. When this happened the emperor and his council decided that Japan needed more. Japan was not enough and needed more for its market. During this time Japan and China had been building tension over the occupation of Manchuria. As a result of this tension Chinese soldiers attempted to bomb a Manchurian Railway. Japan then retaliate
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