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messages.content: While the relations between Korea and Japan have always been complicated, even before World War 2 or the rise of the Empire of Japan, what were relations like between Korea when it was still Goryeo and under the Yuan Dynasty and Japan when it was ruled by the Kamakura shogunate?
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messages.content: The relations between Goryeo Korea (918-1392) under the Yuan Dynasty and Japan under the Kamakura shogunate (1185-1333) were complex and characterized by a mix of **trade, diplomacy, and occasional conflict**.
  
  **Trade:**
  
  * **Active maritime trade:** Goryeo and Japan engaged in significant maritime trade, exchanging goods like silk, porcelain, and tea from Goryeo for Japanese swords, copper, and lacquerware.
  * **Tsushima Island as a hub:** Tsushima Island, located between the two countries, served as a crucial trading post and intermediary.
  
  **Diplomacy:**
  
  * **Tribute missions:** Goryeo, as a vassal state of the Yuan Dynasty, sent tribute missions to Japan, acknowledging the shogunate's authority.
  * **Diplomatic exchanges:** Both sides also engaged in diplomatic exchanges, sending envoys to each other's courts.
  
  **Conflict:**
  
  * **Mongol invasions:** The Mongol invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281, led by Kublai Khan, involved Goryeo forces as part of the Yuan Dynasty's military campaign. While Goryeo provided naval support, they also suffered significant losses.
  * **Pirate raids:** Japanese pirates, known as Wokou, occasionally raided the Korean coast, causing tension and conflict.
  
  **Overall:**
  
  Despite the occasional conflicts, the relationship between Goryeo and Kamakura Japan was primarily characterized by **peaceful coexistence and economic interdependence**. Trade flourished, and diplomatic channels remained open. However, the Mongol invasions and pirate raids highlight the underlying tensions and potential for conflict that existed between the two nations.
  
  It's important to note that historical sources from this period are limited, and our understanding of these relations is still evolving.
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messages.content: Would the Empire of Japan had ever attacked Hawaii or invaded Hawaii if it wasn't US territory? For example, Hawaii remained independent and while it may have been colonized, never became a territory of the US like Guam and remained independent. Without any US presence, there would be no Pearl Harbor, but would that have been enough for the Japanese to dismiss Hawaii or would they have reason to attack or invade despite no connections to the US or its allies?
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messages.content: It's a fascinating "what if" scenario. While we can't say for sure, it's unlikely Japan would have attacked an independent Hawaii in the lead-up to World War II. Here's why:
  
  * **Strategic Goals:** Japan's primary strategic goals in the Pacific were securing resources and establishing a defensive perimeter against potential threats. Hawaii, while strategically important, wasn't crucial to these goals if it wasn't a US territory.
  
  * **Risk vs. Reward:** Attacking an independent Hawaii would have been a risky move. It would have likely provoked a strong response from other powers, potentially drawing them into the conflict. The potential benefits of controlling Hawaii wouldn't have outweighed the risks for Japan.
  
  * **Alternative Targets:** Japan had other, more appealing targets in Southeast Asia, rich in resources like oil and rubber. These territories were also more vulnerable and less likely to provoke a major international response.
  
  * **Diplomatic Relations:** While tensions existed, Japan and an independent Hawaii could have potentially maintained diplomatic relations. This would have further reduced the incentive for an attack.
  
  **However, some factors could have potentially led to conflict:**
  
  * **Japanese Expansionism:** Japan's aggressive expansionist policies might have eventually led them to target Hawaii, regardless of its political status.
  
  * **Hawaiian Resources:** If Hawaii possessed valuable resources that Japan desperately needed, they might have considered an invasion.
  
  * **Miscalculations:** Diplomatic miscalculations or a perceived threat from Hawaii could have escalated tensions and led to conflict.
  
  **In Conclusion:**
  
  While it's impossible to say with certainty, it's highly probable that Japan would have avoided attacking an independent Hawaii in the lead-up to World War II. The risks and lack of strategic necessity would have outweighed the potential benefits. However, the possibility of conflict cannot be entirely ruled out, given Japan's expansionist ambitions and the unpredictable nature of international relations.
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messages.content: What exactly was the plan of the Empire of Japan's colonialism? Centuries prior, while military personnel were definitely involved in colonization, other people such as settlers and traders also came from their homeland to newer lands? Most of what has been seen with Japanese colonization in China and Southeast Asia only showed armies and military personnel and barely any changes from one culture to Japanese culture.