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Emperor of Japan; Hirohito. 1935.
Here the Emperor appears in dress uniform.
In Japan he is known as the Showa Emperor or as Emperor Showa. Showa refers to the name of the era; as in Japan the given name of the Emperor is never used. Showa means “Enlightened Peace”

Emperor of Japan; Hirohito. 1935.

Here the Emperor appears in dress uniform.

In Japan he is known as the Showa Emperor or as Emperor Showa. Showa refers to the name of the era; as in Japan the given name of the Emperor is never used. Showa means “Enlightened Peace”

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