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What was the Emperor of Japan respected for?
During WW2 the Emperor of Japan was considered to be a living god by his people.
Why was emperor Hirohito?
Emperor Hirohito was the symbol of Japan and its history. He was once considered a god.
How many countries today are ruled by a leader who is really considered to be a Living God?
As of 2016, only Japan has a ruler considered to be a living god.
What was the name of emperor Hirohito political party?
Hirohito was Emperor of Japan and was above politics and was considered the son of a god, indeed his voice was considered too sacred to be heard in public, he had no political party.
Why did the Japanese consider their emperor a living god?
The idea of the emperor being considered a living god in Japan was rooted in the concept of "Imperial sovereignty" which elevated the emperor to a sacred position. This ideology was heavily promoted by the government and military during the early 20th century and was used to unify and rally the Japanese people behind imperial expansion and militarism. However, it is important to note that not all Japanese people necessarily believed in this deification of the emperor.
What are the past and present types of government in Japan?
Before World War II, the emperor had all of the power in Japan, and he was considered a god. The concept of democracy was part of the rebuilding process.
Myths about being emperor of japan?
You are descended from the Sun Goddess. You are a god.
Who was president of Japan in World War 2?
Hirohito was the Emperor.There was no president in Japan; Japan was an empire, and the Emperor Hirohito was on the throne. Until the end of the war, Hirohito was considered to be literally divine; a god. He publicly renounced his divinity after the war, on radio. See the link below and to the left. Today Japan is a parliamentary democracy. Emperor Akihito is Head of State, and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is Head of Government.
In japan who was believed to be a god before world war 2?
the Japanese Emperor..................
Did The emperor Caligula considered himself a god?
Because that is what they believed then.
Who's Japan's first emperor?
The very first Emperor was Jimmu Tenno, who was concidered legendary and a decendant of the sun god they worshipped.
Why did Christians refuse to warship the emperor as god?
Christians (and also Jews) believe that there is only one God. Therefore, they considered the Roman Emperor's claim to be a god to be self-serving nonsense.
