Emperor Hirohito Collection

The Crown Prince of Japan in Rome (colour litho)
2809016 The Crown Prince of Japan in Rome (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crown Prince of Japan in Rome)

The son of Mikado in England (colour litho)
2808997 The son of Mikado in England (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mikados son in England)

Emperor Hirohito in his coronation garments, c1924-1926
Emperor Hirohito in his coronation garments, c1924. Portrait of Hirohito (1901-1989), the 124th Emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession, who reigned from 1926 to 1989

The Prince of Wales with the Empress and Crown Prince of Japan, Tokyo, 1922. The future King Edward VIII on a royal visit

Emperor Hirohito Coronation
Kyoto, Japan: November, 1928 The Kashikodokoro, Ark of the Sacred Mirror, dedicated to the soul of the Sun Goddess, passing in the coronation ceremonies of Emperor Hirohito

Emperor Hirohito In Limo
Tokyo, Japan: June 20, 1946. Emperor Hirohito as he leaves the Japanse Diet after making a speech to the open session

World War II propaganda poster of a bucket spilling over Emperor Hirohito
Vintage World War II propaganda poster featuring a bucket dumping liquid over Emperor Hirohito. It reads, Pour It On, Dec. 7th Bond Purchases

Gonnoske Komai, the Japanese poet at home ( 73 Harcourt Terrace, South Kensington ), with Augustus Johns portrait of Japanese Crown Prince ( Hirohito)

Crown Prince of Japan in London The Prince pays his tribute at the cenotaph 10 May 1921

Crown Prince of Japan at the Guildhall London 12 May 1921

Emperor Hirohito On Snow Drift
Fukui Prefecture, Japan: November 7, 1933. Emperor Hirohito of Japan, mounted on his favorite white horse, Snow Drift, as he directed the annual war maneuvers in western Japan

Emperor Hirohito of Japan
Japan: c. 1935 The Emperor Hirohito of Japan

The Emperor of Japan, Hirohito, reviews the officers for Japanes
Tokyo, Japan: 1928. The Emperor of Japan, Hirohito, reviews the officers of the new training school for Japanese Boy Scouts. The school has been established by the Department of Education

Hirohitos Daughters Cooking
Nasu, Japan: August 13, 1946 The three youngest daughters of Emperor Hirohito, on vacation at the Imperial Villa in the Japanese Alps

Japanese Princess Teru
Tokyo, Japan: December 26, 1928 japanese Princess Shigeko Teruno-Miya, oldest daughter of Emperor Hirohito, on her third birthday

Emperor Hirohito Visits Farm
Japan: March 19, 1948 Emperor Hirohito visits the farming communities to learn first hand the problems they are having. Here he watches a farmer till a rice paddy with a crude spade

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Emperor Hirohito, the Crown Prince of Japan, was a figure of great significance during his reign. From his visits to foreign lands like Rome and England to his involvement in critical events such as the attack in Tokyo in 1932, he left an indelible mark on history. In stunning lithographs capturing moments like the prince's visit to England or donning his coronation garments, we catch glimpses of this influential leader. The Prince of Wales alongside Empress and Crown Prince of Japan showcased their diplomatic ties in Tokyo back in 1922. As World War II loomed over the horizon, propaganda posters depicted Emperor Hirohito with a bucket spilling over him, symbolizing the perceived threat he posed. In another vintage poster from that era, cartoon faces representing Axis leaders highlighted Emperor Hirohito's role within this alliance. However, it is important to note that these depictions were part of wartime propaganda and do not fully capture the complexities surrounding his reign. Beyond politics and war, Emperor Hirohito had a softer side too. Gonnoske Komai captured him at home with poetic grace at Harcourt Terrace in South Kensington. This glimpse into his personal life reminds us that even powerful figures have private moments. During official visits abroad like those to London's Guildhall or paying tribute at cenotaphs, Crown Prince Hirohito displayed respect for other nations' traditions and cultures while representing Japan with dignity. Lastly, photographs showing Emperor Hirohito on a snow drift or during his coronation demonstrate both his connection to nature and ceremonial duties as emperor respectively. Emperor Hirohito's legacy continues to be debated today due to controversies surrounding World War II; however, exploring these diverse images provides valuable insights into one of Japan's most significant historical figures.