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The Shōwa period (Japanese: 昭和時代) was the time in Japanese history when Emperor Hirohito reigned over the country, from December 25, 1926 to January 7, 1989. It is the longest period of all Japanese emperors.
The early part of Hirohito's reign was characterized by a period of imperialism. Following the surrender of Japan in the Second World War, the Occupation of Japan lasted until 1952. After the Treaty of San Francisco was enacted, Japan was free and has been in a period of relative peace ever since.
The word Shōwa means "enlightened peace". Showa and Shouwa are alternative Romanizations. It is pronounced sho wa, with an elongated o in the first syllable.
- See Also:Japanese nationalism
Japanese era name to Gregorian calendar system conversion:
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Showa 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 10th 15th 20th 25th 30th 35th 40th 45th 50th 55th 60th 64th Gregorian 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1935 1940 1945 1950 1955 1960 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1989
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