(1852 1911) Personal name of the Meiji emperor who succeeded his father in 1867. Nakasone Yasuhiro (1918) Elected to the HR in 1947, he gained a reputation as a hawk in international affairs. While prime minister, 1982 7, he strengthened ties with the USA and launched several measures designed to reduce the size of government.

emperor of Japan who encouraged the modernization of Japan (1852-1912)