The role that the United States decided to play in rebuilding Japan after World War II primarily involved developing a plan to help the Japanese economy recover. This was part of a broader effort to rehabilitate Japan and integrate it into the post-war world order, ensuring that it would not fall under the influence of communism.
The United States implemented various measures, including the Dodge Plan, which aimed to stabilize the Japanese economy through financial reform, and the Marshall Plan-style assistance, ultimately leading to significant economic growth in Japan during the following decades. This recovery was characterized by U.S. financial aid, the introduction of democratic reforms, and the promotion of industrial growth.