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    Marquess Kōichi Kido (木戸 幸一, Kido Kōichi) (July 18, 1889 – April 6, 1977) was a Japanese statesman who served as Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal of Japan from 1940 to 1945, and was the closest advisor to Emperor Hirohito throughout World War II.

  2. Apr 6, 1977 · TOKYO, Wednesday, April 6 (UPI)—Former Marquis Koichi Kido, one of Emperor Hirohito's closest advisers during World War II, died today of cirrhosis of the liver. He was 87 years old.

  3. Discover the pivotal role of Kido Kōichi, Emperor Hirohito's influential advisor during World War II. This short video explores Kido's journey from supporting Japan's war efforts to secretly ...

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  4. Marquis Kōichi Kido (木戸 幸一, Kido Kōichi?, July 18, 1889 – April 6, 1977) served as Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal from 1940 to 1945, and was the closest advisor to Emperor Showa throughout World War II.

  5. Japanese Marquis Kōichi Kido was the Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal at the Imperial Palace during the World War II. He was so loyal to the emperor that on the trial after the war he wanted to assume the blame, as he was the one making decisions, not the emperor.

  6. Marquis Kido served as Emperor Hirohito's closest advisor during Japanese Aggression into China and the waging of World War II. During the war, he kept a private diary that was subsequently used as one of the definitive sources for the prosecution against Japanese defendants.

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  8. Marquis Koichi Kido was the Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal for Japanese emperor Hirohito during World War II. While not a member of the government, Kido was Hirohito's closest advisor. He was also the liaison between Hirohito and the government. By 1945 Kido knew that Japan could not win the war.