Modern translation of the endure that unbearable , Gyokuon broadcasting - Thy Imperial Rescript on thy Termination of thy War【Anniversary of the end of the war】 m.huffpost/jp/entry/5677338 15 minutes JST 16 pm August 14, 2014 The Huffington Post August 15, from the conclusion of the Pacific War, to celebrate 69 years. Noon August 15, 1945, Emperor Showa read the decree of the end of the war, the so-called Gyokuon broadcasting is broadcast on the radio, people at the time knew that it has lost the war. Promulgated on August 14, 1945, on the same day, the Emperor Showa recording. It was broadcast on the radio at noon next day the 15th. As a result of deep thought the current situation in Japan and the situation in the world, Id enjoyed this situation in the way of emergency. Pour into loyal subjects of you. I instructed the government, I tell the four countries the United States, the United Kingdom, China, the Soviet of the fact that to accept the Joint Declaration That the living, the whole world is flourished uneventfully Japan subjects, to share their joy in teaching successive emperor was left behind, I have also continue to have in mind at all times. The reason you have declared war on the United States and the United Kingdom also, is because I hope the stability of East Asia and the independence of Japan, things like violate the territory and sovereignty of other countries, not what you think I am originally. But the war continued four years, each did his best, but the war situation is not good, also brave battle the first time the Navy officers and men, the efforts of the bureaucracy of many, apprenticeship of one hundred million subjects also, in Japan also world affairs not advantageous. Moreover, the enemy is a situation that can not be new, to kill innocents many using the cruel bomb, extent of damage measure. It will destroy also the civilization of mankind Continuing the war as such, and not only lead to destruction of the Japanese race, you may end up destroyed human civilization. Once youve become such a thing, I would not know to protect the subjects of many, and what should be an apology to the remembrance of the former emperor How do I. This is the reason why ordered as I respond to the joint declaration to the government. Against friendly countries who cooperate with Japan for the release of East Asia, I, Table forced to regret.When you think of the bereaved families who lost their lives in the battlefield, those who lost their lives at work, and those who have dropped unexpectedly life, it is thought body and mind, such as torn. Also about the life of a person who is wounded in the war, lost work and home can be a victim, we are very worried. Japan will undergo tremendous hardship now.I know well where everyone of his subjects think. But be patient also that is directed to luck of time, you can withstand the intolerable, can not stand, I want to open the way to future peace in the future. It is possible to protect the national polity (State system that Emperor to govern) here, and believe in the sincerity of loyal subjects, is with his subjects always my mind. It or cause a problem the dictates of emotion, or rejected by peer, with or confuse the current affairs, remove the road, lose credibility from the world is a thing that you want commandment to you most is me. And bear in mind that the country is united, and united as a family, and believe in the immortality of Japan, responsibility is heavy, the road is far, tilt for the construction of the future all-out, care for morality, that it firmly to protect the idea, inspired the essence of the national polity, please continue to keep abreast from the flow of the world. You how his subjects, and I think theses my will, I want you to realize. Original of this document can be viewed on the website of the National Diet Library.
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