His grandfather, Emperor Hirohito, was Japan’s longest-reigning monarch, and ruled during World War II. During Hirohito’s reign, Japanese forces occupied Manchuria, Korea and large parts of ...

World War II ended 75 years ago ... But some nations mark Aug. 15 as the war’s end, the day Japan’s emperor made a speech announcing the surrender. A: An abbreviation for Victory over Japan ...

If ever a picture was worth a thousand words, it was the image of General MacArthur and Emperor Hirohito standing side by side during their ... his role in leading Japan to war makes simple ...

Princess Mikasa, the oldest member of Japan's royal family and great aunt to the emperor, died aged 101 ... a daughter, in 1944 during World War II. The imperial couple's house burned down in ...

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako plan to face up to Japan ... World War II in August 1945. But one aspect that isn't on the itinerary are the Indonesians who were mobilized as laborers during ...

Here’s a look at the life of Emperor Naruhito of Japan, the 126th Emperor to ascend to Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne. Personal Birth date: February 23, 1960 Birth place: Tokyo, Japan Previous name: ...