He published a number of scientific papers on hydroids, and discovered several new species of Hydrozoa.
He published a number of scientific papers on hydroids, and discovered several new species of Hydrozoa. He was named an honorary field marshal of the British army, and named a Knight of the Order of Garter, although these honors were revoked, then later restored. He became regent after his father Taisho became ill, and his death marked the start of the Heisei period. On becoming Emperor, he decided to call his regnal period the Showa era, meaning "peace and enlightenment," but this name was turned into a bad joke by events like the Mukden incident and the Second Sino-Japanese War, as well as the actions of his prime minister Hideki Tojo. This is, for 10 points, what Emperor of Japan during World War II?
He published a number of scientific papers on hydroids, and discovered several new species of Hydrozoa.
{Hirohito} [accept {Showa emperor} before mentioned]