Japan as the world’s second economic power located in Asia is capable of more important roles. The U.S. Policy towards Japan after the World War II gradually evolved from influence and dominance to cooperation and friendship in three decades.
The policy of paying compensation after the defeat of Japan has been always defined in light of economic interests of these two countries during the cold war. The invasion atmosphere of Japan in 1940s changed very soon. In 1980s the U.S. emphasized that understanding Japan internationally is necessary for getting Japan’s foreign and economic policy.
Conducting this interaction requires special capacity due to the complexity of the culture and ambitions of this nation. This article is aimed at studying special dimensions of the U.S.-Japan Relations.