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Why did Japan think they could win?
Originally Answered: Did Japan really think they could beat the US in WWII? Japan thought that they could create a defensive shield of fortified islands in the Pacific that would inflict enough casualties on the US that the US would simply refuse to pay the price of capturing them.
Do Japan and US have a good relationship?
From the late 20th century and onwards, the United States and Japan have firm and very active political, economic and military relationships. US government officials generally consider Japan to be one of its closest allies and partners.
How did Korea become free from Japan?
The Potsdam Declaration included provisions of the Cairo Declaration adopted in 1943, guaranteeing the freedom of Korea from colonization. The Korean Peninsula was finally liberated on Aug. 15, 1945. Three years later on the same day, an independent Korean government was established.
Why is Japan important to the United States of America?
Japan is an indispensable partner in the United Nations and the second-largest contributor to the UN budget. Japan broadly supports the United States on nonproliferation and nuclear issues. The United States established diplomatic relations with Japan in 1858.
Does the United States provide development assistance to Japan?
The United States provides no development assistance to Japan. The U.S.-Japan bilateral economic relationship is one of our strongest and deepest economic partnerships in the world and features substantial trade and investment flows.
Does the Japan-US agreement cover Social Security benefits?
It does not cover benefits under the U.S. Medicare program or the Supplemental Security Income program. For Japan, the agreement covers Social Security taxes (including the Japanese health insurance portion, in some cases) and Social Security retirement, disability and survivors benefits.
Can I work in Japan and still pay Social Security taxes?
Under the agreement, if you work as an employee in the United States, you normally will be covered by the United States, and you and your employer will pay Social Security taxes only to the United States. If you work as an employee in Japan, you normally will be covered by Japan, and you and your employer pay Social Security taxes only to Japan.