23rd of August 1914As Japan had an alliance with Britain, they joined the war to assist them and the other nations against Germany as well as their forces.
Are you here to help us against Germany?
Yes, we stick to our alliances. We'll defeat this evil together!
Hmm we don't want to...
Okay fine, we agree.
21 DEMANDS
Follow all our demands or we will go to war!
18th of January, 1915Japan Present China with an ultimatum: they are either to grant Japan more power by agreeing to their terms or they are to go to war with them. The latter is not ideal as China's wants to maintain peace with the Far East Nations of Asia. They eventually but reluctantly agreed to the demands. Japan's involvement in the war would also bring damages to China if they were to disagree.
2nd of November, 1917The U.S remained a neutral party in the war until they decided to join in the war, acting against Germany, therefore with Japan as well. However, the two nations were undergoing a minor conflict due to their differing ideals regarding Japan's policies in China. Representatives from each side came together to settle this under mutual agreements to ensure that China has economic and societal freedom.
Hi, my name is... Ishii Kikujiro
Let's settle this so we can both work together to help defeat Germany!
THE LANSING-ISHII AGREEMENT!Japan and The United States agree to enable China freedom and both not interfere with their influence unjustly.