Japan was a major player on the world stage, and since the Meiji restoration its aim had been "to leave Asia behind and enter the ranks of European nations." Naturally, it did its best to keep up with world trends.
日本既為國際社會的重要成員，又有從明治維新以來「脫亞入歐」的想法，自然奮力要跟上世界潮流。