Introduction

The Japanese Empire was founded around the year 660 BC, but the first efforts to unite it only started in the year 1000 AD Buddhism is introduced around the 6th century, a result of strong Chinese influence in the nation. During the Middle Ages, a powerful feudal system flourishes, supported by ancient clans and fearsome warriors (samurai).

During World War I, Japan seizes land invaded by Germany, takes the region of Manchuria and declares war on China. In World War II, declares war on the U.S. attacked the naval base at Pearl Harbor in 1941. Surrenders in 1945, after feeling the power of two atomic bombs dropped on his people. In 1947, the winners Americans force the Emperor to deny its divine origin and establish a government on the island. Only in 1952 the Japanese sovereignty is restored.

After World War II, Japan has emerged as one of the most powerful economies in the world and the undisputed leader in technology. Position it occupies today, despite the relative crisis that traverses.