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Say the atomic bomb is delayed by a couple of more years and the U.S. invades Japan;

1. How long could it take for the invasion to be completed?

2. How long could the occupation of Japan last?

3. During the closing stages of the war, Japanese women and children were trained to attack with bamboo spears, so, if Japan's entire population, both military and civilian were trained to kill, how would American forces react to that?

4. If Japan was invaded and occupied, does it still have the chance to become the same major economic power that it is today?

5. If there is no surrender form the Emperor, what government would the Americans install to replace the Imperial government?

6. By the time the occupation ends and American soldiers leave Japan, what state would Japan be in? In terms of its economy, society, infrastructure?

Also, take the Soviets out of the picture so Japan won't have to be divided into North/South.
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