Has Japan ever been invaded?

Has Japan ever been invaded?

This article explores the various invasions Japan has experienced throughout its history, from the Mongol invasions of the 13th century to the Allied occupation after World War II. It looks at how these events have shaped Japan's modern identity and how it has managed to maintain its independence and sovereignty despite being invaded multiple times. It also briefly covers the Sengoku Period, Meiji Restoration, and post-war occupation by Allied forces.
Did China ever fall to Japan?

Did China ever fall to Japan?

This article explores the history of China and Japan, their political relations, and the Japanese occupation of Manchuria in order to answer the question of whether or not China ever fell to Japan. It is clear that despite multiple attempts at invading parts of mainland China, Japanese forces were met with fierce resistance from local citizens which eventually led to their withdrawal from all occupied territories within mainland China by 1949. Therefore, it can be said that while there were periods where certain parts of mainland China were under Japanese occupation, overall China was never completely subjugated by Japan.