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“You can't imagine how much more work I had when I was a god.”

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Hirohito, known posthumously as Emperor Shōwa, was the 124th Emperor of Japan, reigning from 1926 to 1989. Born on April 29, 1901, and passing away on January 7, 1989, his reign coincided with significant historical events, including World War II. His role in the war remains a subject of debate, but his post-war efforts to foster peace and promote Japan's democratization and economic recovery are also notable. more

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