This leader launched Operation Gogo, and one assassination attempt on this leader led to the resignation of the nation's Prime Minister, Count Gonnohyoe.
This leader launched Operation Gogo, and one assassination attempt on this leader led to the resignation of the nation's Prime Minister, Count Gonnohyoe. His prime minister was shot by eleven naval officers in the May 15 Incident, and this leader also discovered several species of hydrozoa as a marine biologist. His reign was known as Shōwa, or "Enlightened Peace," and after his death, he was succeeded by Akihito. This leader also gave the Jewel Voice Broadcast, in which he announced his nation's surrender after the dropping of the atomic bombs. For 10 points, name this emperor of Japan during World War II.
This leader launched Operation Gogo, and one assassination attempt on this leader led to the resignation of the nation's Prime Minister, Count Gonnohyoe.
Michinomiya Hirohito [accept Emperor Shōwa before mentioned]