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Emperor Hirohito and Japan's Role in World War II
After Emperor Hirohito (aka Emperor Shōwa) announced Japanese surrender to the Allies to end World War II on August 15, 1945, ...
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Japan state visit details revealed - date, royals involved and Princess Kate's absence
He became heir apparent to the Chrysanthemum Throne when he was 29 following the death of his grandfather, Emperor Shōwa. At the age of four, Naruhito was enrolled in an elite Japanese school ...