So United States Commodore Matthew C. Perry came to Japan in 1853, with a show of might, to open Japan to outside trade. This led to Japan phasing away Samurai

So United States Commodore Matthew C. Perry came to Japan in 1853, with a show of might, to open Japan to outside trade. This led to Japan phasing away Samurai culture in favor of Western law. And the Imperial Military seeking military advances. This led to more political prowess at the Versailles Treat. And gave Japanese Empire a taste of neo-imperialism called colonization. That led to WW2 and finally the atomic bomb. I see a trend.