Emperor Shōwa

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Emperor Shōwa born?April 29, 1901, in the Aoyama Palace, Tokyo, Japan
2. What is the ascended throne?December 25, 1926
3. What is the reign?The Shōwa era (1926-1989), the longest in Japanese history
4. Who was Emperor Shōwa?Emperor Shōwa, born Prince Hirohito, was the 124th Emperor of Japan and the longest-reigning monarch in Japanese history.
5. How long did Emperor Shōwa reign?He reigned for 62 years, from 1926 until his death in 1989, making the Shōwa era the longest in Japan's history.

Imperial Expansionism: A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Constitutional Monarchy: A system of government where a monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a constitution.
Ningen-sengen: The 1946 declaration by Emperor Shōwa renouncing his divine status and affirming his humanity.