Hirohito (1901–1989) Flashcards
Who was Hirohito?
The 124th emperor of Japan, reigning from 1926 to 1989.
When was Hirohito born?
April 29, 1901.
What was Hirohito’s reign known as?
The Shōwa era (1926–1989).
Where did Hirohito travel as the first Japanese crown prince?
Europe.
Who did Hirohito marry in 1924?
Nagako Kuni.
How many children did Hirohito have?
Seven children.
What significant event did Hirohito announce via radio in 1945?
Japan’s surrender in World War II.
What was the Jewel Voice Broadcast?
Hirohito’s 1945 radio address announcing Japan’s surrender in World War II.
What significant political change occurred to Hirohito’s role after WWII?
He was transformed from a divine ruler to a symbolic figurehead.
What title did Hirohito take after renouncing his divinity in 1946?
He became a symbolic figurehead under Japan’s new democratic constitution.
What was the post-war transformation of Japan known as?
The Japanese Economic Miracle.
What was Hirohito’s role in Japan’s post-war recovery?
He symbolized Japan’s peaceful and democratic transformation, retaining a unifying role.
During what time period did Hirohito’s reign begin?
A time of Japanese militarism and expansionism, leading up to World War II.
What global event heavily influenced Hirohito’s reign?
World War II.
How is Hirohito’s legacy remembered in contemporary Japan?
As a figure who helped transition Japan from an imperial power to a peaceful, democratic nation.
