To be exact, 300 years before WWII, A very ambitious Japanese military strategist wanted to expand Japan’s territory seeing it as a useful tool to unify his nation. Towards this goal, he sent expeditions to Korea to put his plans into place. He also demanded Spain pay him a tribute or he will invade the Philippines. Not wanting to wage war, Spain sent envoys to the Japanese emperor to appease him. Lucky he died before his plan were set to motion.
