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It was hit by two atomic bombs.

This is always a dangerous game played on a slipper slope, but Japan had casualties of about 3-4% in WW2. Including the nukes!

Yugoslavia, who basically nobody cared about, had casualties of 7-10% in WW2.

Big, relevant nations are highlighted way more than the little guys.

The Second World War is certainly the most tumultuous time in Japanese history but it was still an era of relative stability when compared to civil wars, revolutions, and invasions in most parts of the world E.g. the monarchy prevails

You originally argued about foreign invaders, and now youve switched to civil war. which is it?

1) wrong guy

2) He's right. Japan post-WW2 endured foreign occupation yes, but without significant internal turmoil. Other states that underwent massive change (e.g. Russia: WW1->Civil War->2 Revolutions) had significant internal turmoil. This helps explain why so many "old" businesses survived in Japan.

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