Why is Japan the only 1st-world non-white nation?

Question

Why is Japan the only 1st-world non-white nation?

Answer 1

First guy is right, although the American invasion during the 40's has a lot to do with the it's super power it is today.

Answer 2

the guy above me deserves best answer

South Korea 4 lyphe!

um... Japan invaded, took control over, and BOMBED pearl harbor.

thats how they're 1st world.

GET IT?

Answer 3

They kept foriegn colonist out and modernized rapidly starting in the 1800s.

BTW they aren't the only ones.  Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore also have first world living standards.