Arguably, as Fascism was an actual political movement in Italy, Japan could no more have been considered Fascists than they could have been considere Nazis. They were Imperialists.

However both 'fascist' and 'nazi' have commonly understood meanings beyond am affiliation with their respective political parties, so while datawarrior was technically correct (making them the best kind of correct) they were also being needlessly pedantic.

You should look up what Fascism actually is. Sad this has to be pointed out on HN. Really sad

I'm sorry to disappoint you.