Japan's Wartime Welfare State
Japan's wartime welfare state emerged during World War II, rapidly expanding universal health insurance coverage from 500,000 to over 40 million citizens between 1938 and 1944.
World War II
The Great Disaster: Japan's Turbulent Twentieth Century
Explore Japan's turbulent 20th century marked by devastating disasters, economic hardship, and war that left a lasting impact on its economy, society, and politics.