iron steel laminates aluminum
space, raw materials and oil.....................
To possess unlimited raw materials (oil, metals, lumber, etc.).
Japan required the raw materials necessary to the pursuit of war such as oil and rubber which was to be found in S.E.Asia .
•Top 10 Imports (Japan from world) crude oil, textile articles, electronic components, computers, LNG, fishes and shells, audio and visual apparatus, nonferrous metals, optical instruments, petroleum products.
Japan has virtually no natural resources so has no choice but to import its raw materials.
By exporting manufactured products, Japan makes money. By importing they have materials to manufacture and The most important import goods are raw materials such as oil, foodstuffs and wood.
Taiwan has extensive forests that are protected from logging
JAPAN!
yes,they can...
steak, beef, and salmon
Just Oil for inside market
Germany has few natural resources and has to import oil, raw materials and quite a lot of food.
In 2009:Exports: cars, electronic devices and computers.Imports: Japan has a surplus in its export/import balance. The most important import goods are raw materials such as oil, foodstuffs and wood.Industries: Manufacturing, construction, distribution, real estate, services, and communication.- Krishna Srinivasan, President, Frost & Sullivan
Because it is a lot more cheaper than buying them elsewhere; the majority of countries specialise in importing specific raw materials xD
Germany has few natural resources apart from coal and agriculture. The main raw materials imported are oil and gas, metals and foodstuffs.
Because Japan had invaded China.