What was the japanese solution for its lack of natural resources

This lead to the start WW2 with the united states as a matter of fact. Japan's lack of resources means that it requires them to depend on other nations to provide the raw materials to produce goods. Since japan had very little resources, they turned to neighboring countries for a solution. They first invaded Manchuria and then made their way through parts of china. The U.S then began an embargo of oil to Japan, which put them over the brink. They decided to invade British held Indonesia and Malaysia to gain the oil they needed, while subsequently attacking pearl harbor and the rest you probably know

The goods the europeans wanted the most were gold, jewels, silk, perfumes, and especially spices.