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Episode 458 - The Empty Throne, Part 1

History of Japan

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Japan's Child Emperors

Kome was enthroned as Emperor in 1846 at the age of 15. His father, Emperor Ninko, had died earlier that year and Kome took his place. He would have to be physically restrained during one ceremony because he hated it so much.

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