The main beneficiaries of Japan's prosperity in this period were the zaibatsu, who were

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The zaibatsu were large conglomerates that dominated the Japanese economy during the period of prosperity in question. They benefited greatly from the economic growth, as they were able to expand their businesses and increase their profits. The other options are not accurate, as farmers did not see significant benefits from the period of prosperity, young men and women of the cities may have seen some benefits but were not the main beneficiaries, politicians and military personnel may have benefited in some ways but were not the primary beneficiaries, and wealthy former nobles were not a significant factor in the Japanese economy during this period.

The Main Beneficiaries of Japan's Prosperity in This Period Were