How were japans actions before and during world war 2 similar to Germany's actions he same period?

Before and during World War II, both Japan and Germany pursued aggressive expansionist policies driven by nationalism and militarism. Japan invaded China and later attacked Pearl Harbor, aiming to establish a greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, while Germany annexed Austria and invaded Poland, seeking to expand its territory and influence in Europe. Both nations employed military aggression to achieve their goals and formed the Axis Powers alliance, collaborating in their efforts to challenge the existing world order. Their actions ultimately contributed to widespread conflict and atrocities during the war.