Showa period
- This article is about the period in Japanese history. For other meanings of Showa including places with this name, see Shouwa.
Paleolithic
Jomon
Yayoi
Yamato period
---Kofun period
---Asuka period
Nara period
Heian period
Kamakura period
Muromachi period
Azuchi-Momoyama period
---Nanban period
Edo period
Meiji period
Taisho period
Showa period
---Japanese expansionism
---Occupied Japan
---Post-Occupation Japan
Heisei
The early part of Hirohito's reign was characterized by strong nationalist influences (Japanese nationalism) and imperialism. Following the surrender of Japan in the Second World War, the Occupation of Japan lasted until 1952. After the Treaty of San Francisco was enacted, Japan had regained independent sovereignty and has been in relative peace ever since.
Pronounciation and Romanization
Showa and Shouwa are alternative Romanizations. 昭和時代 is pronounced sho wa, with an elongated o in the first syllable.
Japanese era name to Gregorian calendar system conversion:
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Showa 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 10th 15th 20th 25th 30th 35th 40th 45th 50th 55th 60th 64th Gregorian 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1935 1940 1945 1950 1955 1960 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1989
Subperiods:
Categories: Japanese history | Showa period