What was the fate of Japan's emperor at the end or WW2?

Question

I know nothing ever happened to him as he died emperor, but was his fate more than just being removed for surrendering in the war? I understand that the Japanese have this mentality that every man will fight until all are dead before surrendering, because surrendering is demeaning and shameful to them. However, I also know that the people worshiped the emperor and obeyed his commands. So, I’m a bit confused whether his people would be upset over him surrendering because they were ashamed thus removing him from his throne, or where they ok with him surrendering being that he was the emperor? Any understanding is appreciated!

Answer 1

Prior to Japan's defeat in the Second World War, the emperor was revered as a god. The surrender terms forced Hirohito to publicly admit that he was not divine, shattering a belief held for centuries in Japan. This admittance lowered the esteem of the emperor's position to that of a mere mortal, making him the equal of his subjects in humanity. Although he remained on the throne until his death, the power he had held over his people was shattered.

Keep in mind, though, that Hirohito was not all powerful before the war. He ruled through civil administrators and a prime minister. After the Japanese surrender in 1945, the emperor actually condsidered abdicating in favor of his young son, but was persuaded to retain the throne by American General Douglas MacArthur, who believed the continuity and cohesion of the emperor would help to maintain stablilty throughout war torn Japan.

Answer 2

Emperor Hirohito lost his power after V-J Day and became more of a figurehead, similar to the British monarchs today.

Answer 3

Nothing. The United States didn't prosecute Hirohito for war crimes because they were made to believed by the j**s that their emperor really descended from the gods. Hence, untouchable.

Answer 4

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirohito#La...