In the articles, they commented on Japan's thriving market in Men's fashion originally from American influences. This ability to affect nation's besides their own speaks volumes as to the influence they had during this time, in which the fashion market and thriving stores such as Uniqlo continued to grow and flourish. Japan reallocated resourcs to continue their "material innovation." in which they heavily invested in the textile industry. This particular aspect of the market became important in the economic reconstruction of their nation.
In another article, they laid out goals for the nation post WWII in which they wanted to "achieve structural power, preserve national tranquility, and maintain Japan's economic competitiveness."
In order to achieve stated goals, at first, it seemed as though the best way to reconstruct was to not be involved in international politics, and stay in good relations with the U.S since Japan was receiving aid. But with the ODA program, it came to realize that it was not aligning with the support of the public and instead worked on maintain good relations with particular nations such as Iran that could supply them important resources. In the article, it denotes to "convert latent power and resources into actual and realized power." & in doing so, they needed to have larger influence and accessibility in decision making, which meant they could not stay low on the radar in international politics anymore. To achieve national tranquility they realized they must encourage individuality and personal achievement." In the maintenance of their economic competitiveness, they reinforced the "sensitive and technological demanding production at home to prevent leakage."
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