The Allied occupation of Japan (1945–1952), led primarily by the United States under General Douglas MacArthur, had profound political and economic implications that reshaped Japan’s post-war identity and trajectory. Politically, the occupation marked the end of imperial militarism and ushered in a democratic framework. One of the most transformative outcomes was the drafting of a new constitution in 1947, known as the “MacArthur Constitution.” It significantly reduced the powers of the emperor, who was now regarded as a symbolic figurehead rather than a divine ruler. The constitution introduced liberal democratic values such as universal suffrage, civil liberties, and a parliamentary system of governance. Political parties were reorganized, and the Diet (Japanese legislature) gained central authority. The 1946 general elections allowed women to vote and stand for office for the first time, signaling a major shift in gender equality and political inclusion. The purge of militarists and ultranationalists from government and public life aimed to dismantle the structures that had led Japan into aggressive imperialism. The Allied