How between the Meiji Restoration and World War 2 Japan tried to solve the problem of its scarcity of natural resources by?

Between the Meiji Restoration and World War II, Japan sought to address its scarcity of Natural Resources through industrialization and imperial expansion. The Meiji government implemented policies to modernize the economy, promote technological advancements, and develop infrastructure. Additionally, Japan pursued aggressive territorial expansion in Asia, seeking to secure access to resources in Korea, Manchuria, and Southeast Asia. This expansionist policy ultimately contributed to Japan's militarization and involvement in World War II.