In the lead up to World War II, Japan invaded the following countries:

1. Manchuria (China) - In September 1931, Japan invaded Manchuria, a region in northeastern China, and established the puppet state of Manchukuo.

2. China - In July 1937, Japan launched a full-scale invasion of China, starting with the Marco Polo Bridge Incident. This marked the beginning of the Second Sino-Japanese War, which continued into World War II.

3. French Indochina (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia) - In September 1940, Japan invaded French Indochina, seeking to prevent the supply of arms and fuel to China.

4. British Malaya (Malaysia and Singapore) - In December 1941, Japan invaded British Malaya, which led to the fall of Singapore in February 1942.

5. Dutch East Indies (Indonesia) - In January 1942, Japan invaded the Dutch East Indies for its rich oil resources.

6. Philippines - In December 1941, Japan invaded the Philippines, which was a U.S. territory at the time.

7. Burma (Myanmar) - In January 1942, Japan invaded Burma to cut off the Burma Road, a key supply route to China.

8. Thailand - In December 1941, Japan invaded Thailand, which quickly surrendered and became a Japanese ally.

9. Various Pacific Islands - Japan also invaded numerous Pacific islands, including Guam, Wake Island, and the Gilbert Islands, among others.

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In the lead up to World War II, Japan invaded the following countries:

1. Manchuria (China) - In September 1931, Japan invaded Manchuria, a region in northeastern China, and established the puppet state of Manchukuo.

2. China - In July 1937, Japan launched a full-scale invasion of China, starting with the Marco Polo Bridge Incident. This marked the beginning of the Second Sino-Japanese War, which continued into World War II.

3. French Indochina (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia) - In September 1940, Japan invaded French Indochina, seeking to prevent the supply of arms and fuel to China.

4. British Malaya (Malaysia and Singapore) - In December 1941, Japan invaded British Malaya, which led to the fall of Singapore in February 1942.

5. Dutch East Indies (Indonesia) - In January 1942, Japan invaded the Dutch East Indies for its rich oil resources.

6. Philippines - In December 1941, Japan invaded the Philippines, which was a U.S. territory at the time.

7. Burma (Myanmar) - In January 1942, Japan invaded Burma to cut off the Burma Road, a key supply route to China.

8. Thailand - In December 1941, Japan invaded Thailand, which quickly surrendered and became a Japanese ally.

9. Various Pacific Islands - Japan also invaded numerous Pacific islands, including Guam, Wake Island, and the Gilbert Islands, among others.

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