Shōwa period

The , also known as the Shōwa era, was a after "Taishō" and before "Heisei." This period started on December 25, 1926 and ended on January 7, 1989. During this time, the emperor was , also known as 
The "nengō" "Shōwa" means "Brilliant Harmony"
This was the longest period or era in Japanese new history.
Events of the Shōwa period.
The years in which Shōwa was the Japanese monarch comprise this period or era.
World War II was an important part of the era.