why is japan not concidered a country?

Answer 1

A country, a land, or a state, is a geographical area and an independent political entity with its own government, administration, laws, often a constitution, police, MILITARY, tax rules, and people.

The MILITARY is formed for the DEFENSIVE purpose of controlling territory or other economic resources, and/or for the OFFENSIVE purpose of seizing the same from another entity. After World War II, the Japanese Imperial Army were both dissolved, and replaced after 1954 by the Japan Self-Defense Forces.

As a consequence of their actions in the war, a military proscription in the Japan's 1947 constitution, Article 9 states, "The Japanese people forever renounce war as a sovereign right of the nation and the threat or use of force as a means of settling international disputes." That article, along with the rest of the "Peace Constitution," retains strong government and citizen support and is interpreted as permitting the Self-Defense Forces (SDF), but prohibiting those forces from possessing nuclear weapons or other offensive arms or being deployed outside of Japan.

So for the ordinary John & Jane, it will not be easy to understand when you ask that question as to why Japan isn't considered a "country", because not everyone knows of the requirements of "statehood" which one would likely know if they revolve around the sphere of international relations.

To date, there is however moves for Japan towards "normalcy" which is fiercely resisted by foremost China. Some countries are also bothered by the fact that the new generation of younger Japanese politicians ot "officials" if that is what they call it, who were born after WW2 and thus not aware of its repurcussions or implications to Japan.

Answer 2

Yes, Japan is not considered a normal state, but since we use the word country more often than state, we assume one and the other is the same. Country refers more to geography but I get the question. The answer is "legally" Japan isn't a full pledged "state" or country. Because they don't meet the requirements necessary for a normal country. Today, Japan it is seeking to define a new status for itself as a responsible international power by way of becoming a “normal” country, but it isn't until the present under International Law as is Germany who was the prime antagonist during WW2. Your question is very insightful and educational even for adults. Incidentally click on the link for those who aren't familiar with this issue.

Answer 3

Judging the spelling of the word considered, I would think that you need to learn more, including the countries of the world and spelling. When you are asking questions, you are not being heard. Only what is typed is what is communicated. If it is put in the wrong context, the question won't get a proper answer. Japan is a country. It is also known as an island nation.

Answer 4

Japan is a country

Answer 5

It is, but

The English word Japan is not the name used for their country by the Japanese themselves: it is an exonym. The Japanese names for Japan are Nippon and Nihon. They are both written in Japanese using the Chinese characters . The Japanese name Nippon is used for most official purposes, including Japanese money, postage stamps, and international sporting events. Nihon is a more casual term and the most frequently used in contemporary speech.

Answer 6

Who dose not concider it a country?

Answer 7

japan IS a country

Answer 8

That is late breaking news. I had heard it was a country for thousands of years, even before most of Europe had countries.

Answer 9

since when is japan not considered a country?

Answer 10

oh, amazing news, Japan is always a country. I think