Japan (postwar)
Japan (postwar) is a state in Japan (East Asia) that has existed since 1947 CE. Its people spoke Japonic languages (Japanese, Ryukyuan).
A constitutional monarchy under the 1947 constitution, dominated by the Liberal Democratic Party. Its economic miracle made it the world's second-largest economy until 2010; Sanae Takaichi became its first woman prime minister in 2025.
See Japan (postwar) on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1947 CE to the present
- Duration
- 78 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Japan, East Asia
- Language family
- Japonic
- Capital
- Tokyo
Came from
Events in East Asia during its time
- People's Republic proclaimed
- Korean War
- Tibetan uprising
- Reform and opening
- Tohoku earthquake and tsunami
Neighbours in East Asia
- Empire of Japan
- People's Republic of China
- Ganden Phodrang (Dalai Lama government)
- North Korea
- South Korea
- Republic of China on Taiwan
- Republic of China (mainland)
- Portuguese Macau
- British Hong Kong
- Tibet under the People's Republic
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Dutch East Indies
- Commonwealth of Australia
- British Raj
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
Questions
When did Japan (postwar) exist?
1947 CE to the present, about 78 years.
Where was Japan (postwar)?
Japan, in East Asia. Its capital was Tokyo.
What language did Japan (postwar) speak?
Japonic. This family includes Japanese, Ryukyuan.
What came before Japan (postwar)?
Empire of Japan.