Hirohito (1901–1989) The word Shôwa is the name of the era that corresponded with the emperor’s reign, and was made the emperor’s own name upon his death, the name by which he is now exclusively referred to in Japan. Although he was and continues to be known outside of Japan by his personal name, Hirohito, in Japan use of an emperor’s personal name is considered overly familiar or derogatory. His reign was the longest of any historical Japanese emperor, and he oversaw many significant changes to Japanese society
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