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=== The Modern Era ===
=== The Modern Era ===
After the [[war]] ended in 1945, Japan was occupied by American forces under the command of General [[Douglas MacArthur]], who helped establish a system of democratic government and implemented a constitution that prevented future military ventures.
After the [[war]] ended in 1945, Japan was occupied by American forces under the command of General [[Douglas MacArthur]]. As Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in the Pacific, MacArthur became the head of the occupation forces in Japan from August 1945 to 1951. One of the first things he did was for the emperor, Hirohito, to announce that he was not a god. MacArthur did a great deal to rebuild a nation severely damaged by the war. Japan was given a democratic constitution that prevented future military ventures, and internal reforms that charted a course for Japan which led it to become an economic and industrial colossus by the 1970's.
== Current Status ==
== Current Status ==