The late Empress Kojun received lectures from academics and other experts that ranged from women's roles to World War II, according to official records of her life recently released. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/09/japan/history/japan-empress-kojun-historical-records-lectures/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #history #empresskojun #emperorshowa #wwii #shigetohozumi #imperialhouseholdagency #imperialfamily
The full text of official records the Imperial Household Agency released regarding the 97-year life of the late Empress Kojun, Emperor Showa's wife, includes details of her experiences during World War II. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/09/japan/history/japan-late-empress-kojun-life-published/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #history #empresskojun #emperorshowa #wwii #imperialhouseholdagency #imperialfamily