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...Japan proper the object of Fascist Matsuoka and his clique is to crush all political parties and usher in a "Showa Restoration" of imperialistic militarism sanctified by fanatical devotion to the Emperor as Son of Heaven (see below). Said the new President of S. M. R., who is expected to establish as soon as possible a Development Company for North China: "I have assumed the Presidency of the South Manchuria Railway with the firm determination to become active on the Asiatic mainland. Japan is going to start operations in North China. The arrow has left the bow! Most Japanese...
Seventh Year of Showa...
...enthronement of the Emperor who is on the throne at the time. Thus the World War began in the Third Year of Taisho (the present Emperor's father: 1912-26), and this letter would be dated 7-2-19, as being written in the seventh year of Showa (Righteousness, the title chosen by Emperor Hirohito for his reign), on the 19th day of the second month...
...tombs and shrines of His Majesty's 123 imperial ancestors. Finally Their Majesties returned to Tokyo. There a military pageant and the review of the Grand Fleet preceded a joyous celebration and chrysanthemum party. Now begins the divine reign of the Tenno Hirohito which has been named Showa, meaning "enlightenment...