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As the Hagakure says, the way of the Samurai IS death... (lemmy.world)

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[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago

Some of the Japanese generals were legitimately crazy. There was also a coup attempt.

The Emperor announced his intentions to surrender to his generals and they conspired to assassinate him. He barely escaped the Imperial Palace with a recorded speech to the people of Japan saying he formally surrendered. Because the Emperor was publicly worshiped, the broadcast of that speech forced the military back into line.

The Emperor saved millions of people's lives.

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