Japan decided to continue expanding in the Pacific after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
After attacking the US at Pearl Harbor, Japan decided to continue to expand in the Pacific. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japan aimed to extend its influence in Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands, seeking to establish dominance and acquire key resources such as oil, rubber, and tin to support its war efforts. The attack on Pearl Harbor was a strategic move to weaken the US Navy and prevent US intervention in Japan's expansionist aspirations.