1.
The socio-economics of Japan after WWII can be summarized as one that saw all of society develop under economic growth with the clear objective of catching up to the West. This objective was based on the first industrial structure (standardized mass production type) since the industrial revolution.

2.
During this time, Japan used the following conditions rather effectively.

• A mental climate which responded to the objectives through collective efforts and placed importance on group cooperation.
• Japan's national character which saw belt-tightening as a good thing and enjoyed extreme precision and working diligently.
• Leadership from a strong government that was centralized
• Densely populated residential areas in the urban areas due to physical factors
• Large composition of young and energetic population