Frederic P Miller

German Japanese Relations Frederic P Miller

Publisher Marketing: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Sharing a rich history of previous contacts, official German-Japanese relations started in 1871 with both the modern German and Japanese states being founded. Although being traditionally amicable, the two nations' relations have been changeful and dynamic. After a time of intense educational exchange in the late 19th century, German- Japanese relations cooled due to conflicting hegemonial aspirations, a development which finally climaxed in both states being adversaries during the First World War. In the 1930s, both countries developed mutual interests again and adapted decisively anti-democratic and expansive postures, eventually leading to a re-rapprochement and even a political and military alliance during the Second World War. After they lost the war, both nations experienced economical miracles and re-established bilateral relations now focused on economic issues. Today, Japan and Germany are the second and fourth largest economies in the world, respectively, and as such greatly profit from a wide field of political, educational, scientific and economic cooperation.