The New York Times

Shall We Bomb Hirohito's Palace?; Yes, says one who knows the Japanese; it is the seat and symbol of Japanese militarism.

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The New York Times

HIROHITO ACCEPTS SKYSCRAPER PLAN; Says Building Overlooking Palace 'Won't Bother Me'

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Japan: Hirohito warned attack on Pearl Harbor would be 'self-destructive'

Official 12,000-page biography reveals emperor's thinking but fails to settle debate over his role in decisions leading to Hiroshima ...
Time

Architecture: The Emperor's New Palace

Ever since U.S. B-29 bombers leveled Emperor Hirohito’s palatial quarters within Tokyo’s moat-encircled imperial compound in May 1945, the imperial family has made do with modest quarters, first the ...