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NHK WORLD PRIME S6E3 — Emperor Showa Speaks: The Path to War - Part 2 (1937-1941)

NHK WORLD PRIME•Season 6•Episode 3

Emperor Showa Speaks: The Path to War - Part 2 (1937-1941)

Jan 15, 202250 min

Soon after Japan's defeat, Emperor Showa spoke at great length about the path to the Pacific War. This discussion was recorded in the Haietsuki (Records of Imperial Audiences). The emperor spoke of his remorse over the inability to restrain the Japanese military during a time

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Episode Summary

"Emperor Showa Speaks: The Path to War - Part 2 (1937-1941)" is episode 3 of NHK WORLD PRIME season 6. It aired on January 15, 2022.

Next: E4 · FINDING SATOSHI Best of Season 6