Emperor Hirohito is crowned in the traditional robes of his ancestors

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Hirohito would have faced personal risks if he had opposed war against the West There was some, not unreasonable, fear that he might be deposed by Prince

hirohito Hirohito is the head of state and emperor of the Empire of Japan His reign oversaw the emergence of Japan as a world superpower  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 In eight hours of statements, the Showa Tenno no Dokuhaku Roku Hirohito absolved himself for all

gsw Lesson Summary Emperor Hirohito was the leader of Japan during World War II He led Japan during some of its boldest actions to expand its territory, including