= Hirohito = '''Hirohito''' was [[Japan/Emperors|emperor of Japan]]. His reign is the '''Showa era''' (昭和時代, ''Showa jidai''). <> ---- == History == Due to [[Japan/Yoshihito|Yoshihito's]] failing health, Hirohito began serving as regent in 1921. Yoshihito died on December 25th, 1926 and Hirohito began ruling in his own name. ---- == Policies == While Japan already used the notation of 'empire', Hirohito oversaw the creation of [[WorldHistory/EmpireOfJapan|the Empire of Japan]]. He authorized the invasion of China and signing of the [[WorldHistory/Axis|Anti-Comintern Pact]]. ---- == Legacy == ---- CategoryRicottone