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Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security

What agreement was made between the U.S. and Japan?

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Flags of Japan and USA

The United States and Japan have had a diplomatic relationship since 1858, but when Japan attacked the U.S. at Pearl Harbor during World War II, that relationship ended. After Japan surrendered in 1945, the relationship between both countries was reestablished. The signing of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security strengthened the relationship between these two countries again.

The U.S.-Japan Security Treaty signed after World War II is one of the longest lasting alliances in history. The treaty allows for a large U.S. military presence in Japan. In exchange, the U.S. will protect Japan if it is ever attacked by another country. This treaty benefits both Japan and the U.S.

Major US military bases in Japan

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U.S. military presence in Japan.

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U.S.-Japan Security Treaty