日本近代对外殖民扩张及军国主义的源起,起始于1874年的出军侵台事件,而其幕后的指使支持者是美国。“山原号难船事件”本为普通的海难事件,但在美国人的挑唆下,却成为日本出兵侵略台湾的借口。而日本出兵台湾,以为琉球民伸张正义为借口,实质却为切断中国与琉球的藩属关系,以达到最后“吞并琉球”的目的。 The origins of Japan’s colonial expansion and militarism in modern times began with the military invasion of Taiwan in 1874, and its behind-the-scenes supporters were the United States. This incident was an ordinary shipwreck, but under the instigation of the Americans, it became an excuse for Japan to send troops to invade Taiwan. However, Japan sent troops to Taiwan in the belief that the Ryukyans will justify the just use of justice. However, in order to cut off the vassal relations between China and Ryukyu, Japan will eventually achieve its goal of “annexing Ryukyu.”