Multiple choice general knowledge

Japan went to the use of daylight saving when they were occupied by the U.S. after World War II. Why did they stop using DST in 1952?

  1. Complaints by the emperor

  2. Complaints from the farmers

  3. It was too expensive for the banking industry

  4. Foreign visitors disapproved of it
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Japan implemented DST during the US occupation after WWII (called 'sanlight' time). Farmers opposed it because it extended daylight hours in the evening when they preferred to rest, and it disrupted traditional agricultural rhythms. When Japan regained sovereignty in 1952, they abolished DST partly due to farmer opposition.

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