what caused it was the Japanese army invaded a lot of places so the Japanese govt. became more powerful.
The Rise of Militarism
how:
The structure of Japanese government, with its roots in tradition, helped encourage military influence. Japanese government was set up as an oligarchy, in which power was in practice shared by an emperor, his unelected advisors, a prime minister, and military leaders. ;
The rise of military government in Japan was caused by political discontent with civilian leaders, strong nationalist and militaristic sentiments, economic pressures for resource acquisition, deteriorating international relations, and the military's increasing control over the government. These elements combined to foster an environment for authoritarian rule and territorial expansion. Ultimately, this militarism led Japan into greater conflict in the 20th century.
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