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WW2 Former JP Army 6 DVDs of Emperor Showa period from Japan ju122
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DescriptionThis is an introduction to the contents of each volume of the Showa Emperor's Era DVD.Nearly unused "What did the Showa Emperor see and what kind of decisions did he make while living through such turbulent times as the Great Kanto Earthquake, the Niroku Incident, and the Pacific War?With a total of 370 minutes of recorded footage, this is a collection of actual footage that should be preserved for posterity.Volume 1: The Regent's Palace: Crown Prince Hirohito (Meiji to Taisho)From his innocent childhood to his first long trip as a member of the Imperial Family, his appointment as Regent, the Great Kanto Earthquake, and the fall of his father, the Taisho Emperor - see the beginning of his tumultuous reign.Contents of Volume 1 (61 minutes)Russo-Japanese WarEntry into Gakushuin Elementary SchoolEmperor Meiji's deathMartyrdom of Kishin NogiWorld War IVisit to EuropeAppointed as Prince RegentGreat Kanto EarthquakeMarriageDeath of Emperor TaishoShowa Reorientationand moreVolume 2: The Birth of the Young Emperor (Accession to the Throne to the Manchurian Incident)The Showa period opens amidst the turmoil of the financial panic, the Janggutun Incident, the Manchurian Incident, and a series of terrorist attacks.The Emperor, seeking national security through international cooperation, and the military, challenging national prosperity through territorial expansion, begin their daily struggle.Contents of Volume 2 ( 60 minutes )The Showa financial panicThe Accession CeremonyThe Janggutun IncidentThe problem of the drought of the Imperial General StaffThe assassination of Prime Minister Hiroyuki HamaguchiThe Great DepressionManchurian IncidentEstablishment of ManchukuoThe 5.15 IncidentBirth of Crown Prince Akihitoand moreVolume 3: The Emperor's Age of Silence (The Ni Niroku Incident - The Tripartite Pact)After the Two-Ninety-Six Incident, the military, which had seized political power, took the opportunity of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident to expand the war with China. Japan gradually became isolated from the international community. The Emperor's lonely battle to stop the expansion of the war continues.Contents of Volume 3 ( 60 minutes ) The 2.26 IncidentThe Marco Polo Bridge IncidentThe Showa Emperor's first Imperial ConferenceThe Nomonhan IncidentConclusion of the Treaty of Non-Aggression between Germany and the Soviet UnionOutbreak of World War IISigning of Tripartite Pact between Japan, Germany and ItalyOccupation of northern France and IndiaCommemorative ceremony for the 260th anniversary of A.D.and moreVolume 4: Decisions of Fate (Occupation of Southern France and India - Tamakoto Broadcast)The Sino-Japanese War and the Tripartite Pact with Germany and Italy worsened relations with the United States and Britain. The Emperor's wish for peace is not fulfilled, and the Pacific War finally begins.A succession of crushings, the burning imperial capital, and two atomic bombings - what was the Emperor's holy decision, betting on the survival of Japan?Contents of Volume 4 (running time: 63 minutes) Attack on Pearl HarborThe Battle of MidwayA pep rally for studentsEvacuation of school childrenKamikaze Kamikaze sortieBattle of Iwo JimaAir raid on TokyoBattle of OkinawaAtomic bombingSoviet Union declares war on JapanTamakoto Broadcasting Systemand moreVolume 5: The Departure of the Human Emperor (Defeat to Nationwide Tour)Having lost the war, the emperor became closer to the people.However, the GHQ, now reigning over Japan with absolute power, demanded many reforms from Japan.The Showa Emperor, now in his forties, faces an unprecedented challenge.Contents of Volume 5 ( 62 minutes )The signing ceremony of the Instrument of SurrenderEmperor visits GHQDisarmament of the Japanese ArmyDeclaration of HumanityTour of JapanPromulgation of the Constitution of JapanTokyo TrialsOutbreak of Korean WarSan Francisco Peace TreatySan Francisco Peace Treaty and moreVolume 6: Building a New Nation (Crown Prince's Wedding to Emperor Showa's Death)Japan has regained its sovereignty. The emperor supports Japan as a "symbol of the people" and engages in vigorous imperial diplomacy. The miraculous recovery of Japan and the first time the Imperial Family welcomed a queen from the private sector - the turbulent Showa period comes to an end with a new wind blowing.Contents of Volume 6 ( 64 minutes )Japan joins the United NationsWedding of the Crown PrinceIncome Doubling PlanThe Tokyo OlympicsOpening of the ShinkansenCompletion of Tokyo TowerJapan World ExpositionReturn of OkinawaEmperor Showa's deathShowa Emperor's deathand moreAppendixes are also included in this issue.A guide to viewing:A chronological introduction of the events that took place during the 87 years from the birth of Emperor Showa to his death.It also introduces the genealogy of the pre-war royal family and court events that are still held today.B5 size / Two-color printing / 64 pagesThe Imperial Rescript of the End of the WarNoon, August 15, 1945.This CD contains the complete broadcast of the Imperial Rescript, in which some people sobbed and others clung to hope.4 minutes 41 seconds, with original text and translation.Wooden Storage CaseA wooden case to store the complete collection.Planned and released by U-CAN
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