Emperor Hirohito Biography

hirohito  Discover the life and times of Emperor Hirohito of Japan, who led his country during World War II  Hirohito was emperor of Japan from 1926 until his death in 1989 He oversaw the country during World War II and the bombings at Hiroshima

Emperor Hirohito and PM Yoshida If ever a picture was worth a thousand words, it was the image of General MacArthur and Emperor Hirohito standing side by side Hirohito , or Shōwa emperor , , Longest-reigning of Japan's monarchs

On August 15, 1945, Hirohito told the Japanese people of his decision with a radio announcement In 1946, the emperor renounced divine status and, in 1947, he During his reign, Hirohito was known as a man of mystery His notes and letters were often confusing to his cabinet In his notes, he did not