New Hirohito documents show emperor's thoughts on the war

Desire to express remorse adds to, but does not change, historical portrait

Hirohito is back in the headlines. Notes by former palace official Michiji Tajima, recently disclosed by public broadcaster NHK, reveal the emperor's personal reflections on the war, abdication, rearmament and his own role in events.

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