I was thinking the same thing about subtly conquering them, but that cultural exchange happens whether Japan wins or loses. The Japanese Empire overextended, and the US beat them only back to their original borders. And then figured out "we are more naturally friends" and switched sides in the eternal conflict with China.
I was thinking the same thing about subtly conquering them, but that cultural exchange happens whether Japan wins or loses. The Japanese Empire overextended, and the US beat them only back to their original borders. And then figured out "we are more naturally friends" and switched sides in the eternal conflict with China.