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A Short Summary of America’s Role in Rebuilding Japan After WWII Despite the negative feelings of many U.S. citizens towards Japan after WWII, the United States military forces occupied Japan in efforts to help rebuild the weakened sociopolitical and economic structures of the country. Clearly, Japan was in need of help; the country was in ruins from extensive bombing during the war and its prominent military leaders were tried and convicted of war crimes. Even though the emperor was allowed to retain his position under a new title, Japan was still temporarily placed under U.S. military rule to enforce the restructuring of the country’s political system into a democracy. However, it wasn’t long before Soviet powers began to occupy parts of Japan and communist ideals started to threaten the efforts that were being made to promote democracy and capitalism in the country. Due to the fact that Japan’s weakened state made them susceptible to invasions and the fact that they would not be able to defend themselves against warfare at this time, they were seen as an easy target. For Soviet powers, which were interested in occupying and taking over territories to expand their power and influence, this seemed perfect. The United States saw what was happening and made efforts to protect Japan from being taken over by Soviet powers. Much funding and allied support was given to Japan from the United States government even though there was little support and much distrust coming from United States civilians. In fact, many US citizens opposed this support outwardly and condemned the government for helping Japan. To this day, Japan and the United States remain allied forces and work to maintain a positive international relationship in many different aspects.