7, 1941 (Dec. 8 Japan time). Hirohito (1901-1989), posthumously known as Emperor Showa, was not indicted by the allied powers in the Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal based on the argument that he was ...

the Emperor Yoshihito (now known as the Taisho Emperor; with his death, Hirohito's reign took the name Showa). Because his father had been a weak and sickly man, Hirohito ruled more in the shadow ...

Japan’s Emperor Showa pushed to be able to express his ... The Emperor, also known by his given name Hirohito, particularly wanted to speak of his remorse in an address at a 1952 ceremony ...

the Emperor Yoshihito (now known as the Taisho Emperor; with his death, Hirohito's reign took the name Showa). Because his father had been a weak and sickly man, Hirohito ruled more in the shadow ...

15 through Dec. 5. The museum will stream a video of the manuscripts by Hirohito (1901-1989), posthumously known as Emperor Showa, and handwritten items by imperial family members on its website.

After Emperor Hirohito (aka Emperor Shōwa) announced Japanese surrender to the Allies to end World War II on August 15, 1945, ...

Addressing the U.S. Congress on Hirohito’s birthday is an insult to Pacific War veterans.

Though the Emperor of Japan has no crown ... Now begins the divine reign of the Tenno Hirohito which has been named Showa, meaning “enlightenment.” Contact us at letters@time.com ...