Did Japan's policy of rapid industrialisation lead to wars with its neighbours and destruction of the environment?

Japan followed closed economy approach for 250 years. It's only after Meiji restoration Japan adopted the open economy approach and japan was modernised in all sectors including transportation, education, administration, communication and industrialisation.Japan become highly developed in first half of 20th century. As japan become highly industrialised it also entered into a race of imperialism in order to meet its increasing demands for raw material and market.Increasing aspiration for imperialism resulted in war with china in 1894 and with Russia(1904-1905).

Further, demand for raw material resulted in exploitation of natural resources. In this way, industrialisation had an adverse impact on the environment too. However, Japan’s development had challenged hegemony of west and it provided confidence to other Asian countries.