ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Japanese foreign policy on Southeast Asia

Okay kiddo, so Japan is a big country in Asia, right? And they have friends who live in other countries around them, like in Southeast Asia.

Now, just like you have friends at school and in the neighborhood, countries have friends too! And sometimes these friends help each other out by sharing toys or books, or even helping with homework.

Japan's foreign policy in Southeast Asia is like how they treat their friends in that area. They want to build good relationships and be helpful to their friends.

Japan gives money and technology to help Southeast Asian countries grow and develop, and they also work together to solve problems like disasters or environmental issues.

But it's not just about being nice. Japan also wants to make sure they have a good reputation and influence in Southeast Asia, which can help them in the future.

So, to sum it up, Japan's foreign policy in Southeast Asia is like how they treat their friends - being helpful and kind to build strong relationships, but also thinking about themselves in the long run.