Question

Why did Japan enter World War I?

A.) China declared war on Japan, who had a military alliance with the Allied powers.

B.) Japan entered the war in hopes of winning back the Philippines from the United States.

C.) Germany promised Japan territory in China and other regions of Southeast Asia if it joined the side of the Central Powers.

D.) The British Government asked for help fighting German raiders in the waters around Japan. Japan also had territorial ambitions in the region.

Answer 1

D) the british goverment asked japan for help against german raiders
japan formally entered the wat 23 of August 1914

Answer 2

The correct answer is D.) The British Government asked for help fighting German raiders in the waters around Japan. Japan also had territorial ambitions in the region.
Even though initially, Japan didn't want to have anything to do with the World War, after being asked for help by Britain, it couldn't refuse. Britain had always been a Japanese ally so they decided to help it out in the war. However, the reason for this wasn't only this altruistic - Japan wanted something in return. It wanted to be allowed to take over some territories in China, especially those which belonged to Germany. This is why Japan declared war on Germany in 1914.