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Emperor Showa Hirohito borned as Prince Mitya, that is how the future ruler was named, was born on April 29, 1901. His parents were Yoshihoto (heir to the throne at the time) and his wife Sadako. Officially, the status of a prince for a child was secured in 1916, a few years after the death of the illustrious reformer grandfather Meiji.
Further, the training of the future ruler took place at the personal University of the Crown Prince (1914-1921), where Hirohito studied military skills and learned the experience of Western powers.
After the conclusion of the war in Europe, the prince visited the Old Continent for a six-month visit. A short trip to the leading European powers strengthened the thoughts of the young heir about the need for further formatting of Japanese society.
Returning from a trip abroad, Hirohito faced a serious illness of his father, in connection with which the reins of government of the state as a regent passed to the future emperor. The position of the crown prince also required for Mitya a wife of a high family. She became the charming Nagako, the daughter of Prince Kiniyoshi.
In 1926, Yoshihoto died after a long illness, and on December 26, Prince Michi officially assumed the office of emperor under the name of Showa. First of all, the new emperor took up the improvement of the military infrastructure and the military complex as a whole. The harbinger of a new global conflict was in the air, and Hirohito was obliged to prepare the country for the impending storm.
It is worth noting that the emperor continued the traditions of his predecessors and extended the right granted to the Imperial Army and Navy under Meiji to block all official changes in the government. Contributed to such radical measures and the spread of right-wing ideology among Japanese politicians and the increase in cases of clashes between law enforcement agencies and particularly radical elements.
The apogee of the conflict was the successful assassination attempt on the life of the head of the government, Tsuyoshi, in 1932. After this incident, the emperor became a pawn in the game of the army elite, which led to Japan unleashing a war in China, as well as further entry into the Triple Alliance with the Nazis and fascists.
In September 1941, the government adopted a secret resolution on the preparation of military operations against the allies. Hirohito was away from the decision-making center, but was forced to sign the imperial order slipped to him. Nevertheless, the emperor up to the end defended the need for a peaceful settlement of the conflict with Prime Minister Konoe.
At the conference of state leaders, Hirohito even had to break the ancient rite of imperial silence. Nevertheless, the war was inevitable, and this was understood by all participants, which resulted in the well-known attack on Pearl Harbor and the occupation of island territories in the Pacific Ocean.
In 1945, the situation became critical, due to the defeat of Germany on all fronts. The Japanese commanders, on the other hand, sought to continue the war, despite the increasing losses in personnel and the retreat from previously captured positions.
During this difficult period, the emperor showed composure and once again broke the tradition of silence. He personally offered to negotiate with the USSR, which could become a mediator in peace negotiations. Stalin announced that he would agree to make a deal only in conditions of complete surrender, which even Hirohito was not ready for, not to mention the members of the government.
The delay of the Japanese leaders led to a US nuclear strike, after which all groups in the government agreed to surrender. The emperor issued a corresponding decree, on the same day an unsuccessful attempt was made to overthrow the remaining military elite. On August 15, Hirohito, as a true ruler, delivered a speech to the people in which he recognized complete defeat in the war.
In Japan, the occupation administration of General MacArthur was established, while the emperor continued to perform formal leadership functions. During the Tokyo Tribunal, there were even demands for the execution of the emperor, but the general convinced the world community to refrain from harsh and hasty actions. Still, the emperor served as a symbol of the unity of the entire nation and the guarantor of the peaceful coexistence of Japan.
Hirohito had to renounce the divine origin of the Japanese monarchs and approve a new Constitution in 1946, further limiting the powers of the emperor. Despite the loss of status, Hirohito actively participated in the life of the Japanese people until the end of his life. In addition, his travels abroad, together with the imperial family, restored diplomatic confidence in the state. The emperor died on January 7, 1989.
Further, the training of the future ruler took place at the personal University of the Crown Prince (1914-1921), where Hirohito studied military skills and learned the experience of Western powers.
After the conclusion of the war in Europe, the prince visited the Old Continent for a six-month visit. A short trip to the leading European powers strengthened the thoughts of the young heir about the need for further formatting of Japanese society.
Returning from a trip abroad, Hirohito faced a serious illness of his father, in connection with which the reins of government of the state as a regent passed to the future emperor. The position of the crown prince also required for Mitya a wife of a high family. She became the charming Nagako, the daughter of Prince Kiniyoshi.
In 1926, Yoshihoto died after a long illness, and on December 26, Prince Michi officially assumed the office of emperor under the name of Showa. First of all, the new emperor took up the improvement of the military infrastructure and the military complex as a whole. The harbinger of a new global conflict was in the air, and Hirohito was obliged to prepare the country for the impending storm.
It is worth noting that the emperor continued the traditions of his predecessors and extended the right granted to the Imperial Army and Navy under Meiji to block all official changes in the government. Contributed to such radical measures and the spread of right-wing ideology among Japanese politicians and the increase in cases of clashes between law enforcement agencies and particularly radical elements.
The apogee of the conflict was the successful assassination attempt on the life of the head of the government, Tsuyoshi, in 1932. After this incident, the emperor became a pawn in the game of the army elite, which led to Japan unleashing a war in China, as well as further entry into the Triple Alliance with the Nazis and fascists.
In September 1941, the government adopted a secret resolution on the preparation of military operations against the allies. Hirohito was away from the decision-making center, but was forced to sign the imperial order slipped to him. Nevertheless, the emperor up to the end defended the need for a peaceful settlement of the conflict with Prime Minister Konoe.
At the conference of state leaders, Hirohito even had to break the ancient rite of imperial silence. Nevertheless, the war was inevitable, and this was understood by all participants, which resulted in the well-known attack on Pearl Harbor and the occupation of island territories in the Pacific Ocean.
In 1945, the situation became critical, due to the defeat of Germany on all fronts. The Japanese commanders, on the other hand, sought to continue the war, despite the increasing losses in personnel and the retreat from previously captured positions.
During this difficult period, the emperor showed composure and once again broke the tradition of silence. He personally offered to negotiate with the USSR, which could become a mediator in peace negotiations. Stalin announced that he would agree to make a deal only in conditions of complete surrender, which even Hirohito was not ready for, not to mention the members of the government.
The delay of the Japanese leaders led to a US nuclear strike, after which all groups in the government agreed to surrender. The emperor issued a corresponding decree, on the same day an unsuccessful attempt was made to overthrow the remaining military elite. On August 15, Hirohito, as a true ruler, delivered a speech to the people in which he recognized complete defeat in the war.
In Japan, the occupation administration of General MacArthur was established, while the emperor continued to perform formal leadership functions. During the Tokyo Tribunal, there were even demands for the execution of the emperor, but the general convinced the world community to refrain from harsh and hasty actions. Still, the emperor served as a symbol of the unity of the entire nation and the guarantor of the peaceful coexistence of Japan.
Hirohito had to renounce the divine origin of the Japanese monarchs and approve a new Constitution in 1946, further limiting the powers of the emperor. Despite the loss of status, Hirohito actively participated in the life of the Japanese people until the end of his life. In addition, his travels abroad, together with the imperial family, restored diplomatic confidence in the state. The emperor died on January 7, 1989.
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