Disarm. Rebuild. Outgrow.
Under the Yoshida Doctrine, Japan allied with the U.S. and focused on the economy; growth neared 10% a year for nearly two decades, then stayed above 4% until the early 1990s.History of Japan — From Defeat to Economic Superpower
MITI, Factories, and Trust
MITI steered industry; exports surged; lifetime employment kept skilled workers; the first bullet train and 1964 Olympics showcased the revival.History of Japan — From Defeat to Economic Superpower
