I cannot truly express my joy at seeing the people's faces, especially those of the children. This is the first time I have been able to experience such a thing.
— Emperor Hirohito Modern

Japanese Emperor during WWII

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During his post-war tour of Japan, after renouncing his divinity

Date / Period

1946-1950s

Category

Strange & Unusual

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hirohito

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