Shōwa period
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The Shōwa era was the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of Emperor Shōwa from December 25, 1926, until his death on January 7, 1989. It was preceded by the Taishō era and succeeded by the Heisei era. Wikipedia
Dates: Dec 25, 1926 – Jan 7, 1989
Location: Japan
Key events: World War II; Occupation of Japan; Post-occupation Japan
Monarch(s): Shōwa