[Oldexpat]

Hirohito was up to his ears in planning the war. Only MacArthour saved him from the noose to use him as a figure head. Read The Japanese Imperial conspiracy for the full history.

[colorado tanker]

Tojo willingly took the fall for the war and Hirohito.

Still, using Hirohito to authorize the surrender and then rally the Japanese during the American occupation probably saved a million American and Japanese lives by obviating the need for an invasion.