Life in Japan's Empire
On the Homefront
During the wars Japan was constantly fighting, the Japanese public was very supportive of the fighting done in their name. Outwardly they were shown as devoted to the Emperor and the actions done in his name. However many Japanese were actually beginning to doubt the need for such wars and wondered if any country was really threatening the Japanese. These feelings were kept inward however, for fear of what the secret police would do to them and their family if they expressed their thoughts. So the wars would continue with no negative response from the Japanese people. It was a dark chapter in Japanese democracy.
In the Overseas Territories
Life in Japan's newly conquered lands was rather tolerant as far as Empire's go. The natives were treated mostly the same as Japanese people. They had similar laws and rules as the population in Japan, and had most of the same benefits as Japanese. Racism was not condoned by the Japanese leaders, however many soldiers still felt superior to their subjects. The conquered peoples were encouraged to embrace the culture of their own ethnicity, but schools were forced to teach Japanese language and customs, often by teachers appointed by the Japanese. The governments of the conquered lands were appointed by the Japanese themselves, with the positions going to pro-Japanese natives. Most positions had a Japanese advisor lurking in the shadows behind them at all times, so the officials were usually mere figureheads and puppets. Criticism of Japan or it's people was prohibited, and many anti-Japanese protests or uprisings were met with brutal force. However, as long as you did not speak out against Japan, you were safe from persecution.
The Formation of Mengkukou
At 7:00 PM on October 30th, 1940 the Japanese government celebrated the formation of a new nation: Mengkukuo. This was the fourth puppet nation to be formed under Japan, the previous countries being Xibei Man Sa, Manchukuo, and Sinkiang.
Mengkukuo Cabinet
The new government, while outwardly known as an independent nation, was in fact run by the Japanese. Of the 10 government positions, 4 were headed directly by Japanese, and 3 positions were run by Teh Wang. It's policies were taken directly from Japan itself. The puppet nation did improve Japan's image abroad somewhat, and so served it's purpose to Japan. That would be the only reason for Mengkukuo to exist for the whole time of Japan's reign over the area.
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How could that happen w/ FDR in charge...seriously a Democratic USA in Axis 
