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===U.S. occupation===
===U.S. occupation===
* see [[Shigeru Yoshida]]
* See [[Shigeru Yoshida]]
[[File:Surrender of Japan - USS Missouri.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Surrender of Japan - USS Missouri.]]
After its defeat in World War II, Japan was occupied by the U.S. until 1951, and recovered from the effects of the war to become an economic power, staunch American ally and a democracy. While Emperor Hirohito was allowed to retain his throne as a symbol of national unity, actual power rests in networks of powerful politicians, bureaucrats, and business executives.
After its defeat in World War II, Japan was occupied by the U.S. until 1951, and recovered from the effects of the war to become an economic power, staunch American ally and a democracy. While Emperor Hirohito was allowed to retain his throne as a symbol of national unity, actual power rests in networks of powerful politicians, bureaucrats, and business executives.