Question

What was one of the goals of the US occupation of Japan after World War II

Answer 1

one of the goals was to prevent the Japanese from expanding their ideology and political agenda into the rest of Asia. The US interfered because they were threatened by the power Japan was expanding and gaining.

Answer 2

On September 6, US President Truman approved a document titled "US Initial Post-Surrender Policy for Japan". The document set two main objectives for the occupation: eliminating Japan's war potential and turning Japan into a democratic nation with pro-United Nations orientation.