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The Emperor in August

In July 1945, throughout completion of The second world war, Japan is compelled to accept the Potsdam Declaration. A cupboard conference has actually proceeded via night and day, but a choice can not be made. The united state goes down atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and also Nagasaki, Japan. General Korechika Anami is torn over making the appropriate choice and also the Emperor of Japan stresses over his individuals. Prime Minister Kantaro Suzuki leads the cabinet conference, while Chief Assistant Hisatsune Sakomizu can't do anything, but view the meeting. At this time, Major Kenji Hatanaka and also other young appointed policemans, that are against Japan giving up, move to occupy the palace as well as a radio broadcasting terminal. The radio station is readied to broadcast Emperor Hirohito reading out the Imperial Rescript on the Termination of the Battle.

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