The Emperor in August

Native name: 日本のいちばん長い日

Other Name: Japan's Longest Day, Nihon no Ichiban Nagai hi

Description:

In July, 1945, during the end of World War II, Japan is forced to accept the Potsdam Declaration. A cabinet meeting has continued through days and nights, but a decision cannot be made. The U.S. drops atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. General Korechika Anami is torn over making the proper decision and the Emperor of Japan worries about his people. Prime Minister Kantaro Suzuki leads the cabinet meeting, while Chief Cabinet Secretary Hisatsune Sakomizu can't do anything, but watch the meeting. At this time, Major Kenji Hatanaka and other young commissioned officers, who are against Japan surrendering, move to occupy the palace and a radio broadcasting station. The radio station is set to broadcast Emperor Hirohito reading out the Imperial Rescript on the Termination of the War.Watch drama online for free.

Date aired: Aug 8, 2015

Duration: 136 min.

Author(s): Harada Masato

Networks: Unknown

Genres: drama, Historical, War

Date aired: Aug 8, 2015

Status: Completed

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