In 1975, Emperor Hirohito paid a visit as well.
He hit the game-winning home run at Emperor Hirohito's first game.
Your first international trip will be to Emperor Hirohito's funeral.
In 1989, the death of Emperor Hirohito once again raised moral issues about the national flag.
It was marked as Emperor Hirohito's birthday until he died last year.
Emperor Hirohito did not visit Yasukuni from 1978 until his death.
"Emperor Hirohito believed that the government was acting in the nation's best interests."
The coup, however, was a failure, being rejected by the strong will of Emperor Hirohito.
"Emperor Hirohito would do anything to get even."
A curious explanation is the respect for elders, and especially the late Emperor Hirohito.