Biography of Michinomiya Hirohito Michinomiya Hirohito is the longest-reigning emperor in Japan?s fulfilled history. He ruled during the greatest, most destructive war in history. From the start of Hirohito?s enthronement until the end of World War II was called the "Showa Era," which means "bright peace." In August 15 of 1945, Hirohito announced on live broadcasting radio that Japan is surrendering in all wars of World War II. Most of Japan?s population was happy, …showed first 75 words of 187 total…

…showed last 75 words of 187 total…he was powerless to resist the militarists who dominated the armed forces and the government. Other historians believe that Hirohito might have been involved in the planning of Japan?s expansionists policies from 1931 to World War II. Any way you look at Emperor Hirohito, you?ll come to the conclusion that he was a great emperor. Hirohito was the man who settled all disputes between those favoring surrender and those insisting on a desperate defense.