I am not a god, but a mortal man. The belief that the Emperor is divine is a false conception.
Japanese Emperor during WWII
Imperial Rescript on Humanity (Ningen-sengen)
1946
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"I extend my deepest sympathies to those who suffered during the war."
Shocking"Japan underestimated China. It is most wise to end the war quickly and seek to build up our national strength for the next ten years."
Controversial"It was not clear to me that our course was unjustified. Even now I am not sure how historians will allocate the responsibility for the war."
Controversial"If the war were to begin while a member of the imperial house was prime minister, the imperial house would have to carry the responsibility and he was opposed to this."
Controversial"I hope that future generations will build upon the foundations we have laid."
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