Episode
49. Japan Facing The World | Hirohito
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2024-05-18
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As World War II drew to a close, Japan stood defiant against the entire world, expected to resist to the last person. After devastating destruction in Tokyo—60% destroyed, 8 million displaced—Emperor Hirohito asked his people to endure the suffering of defeat. This episode explor Read more…As World War II drew to a close, Japan stood defiant against the entire world, expected to resist to the last person. After devastating destruction in Tokyo—60% destroyed, 8 million displaced—Emperor Hirohito asked his people to endure the suffering of defeat. This episode explores the final chapters of Japan's imperial history, the psychological turning point of a nation, and Hirohito's pivotal role in Japan's transformation. Narrated by Masoud Fahimi. Close