Eli5 Why wasn’t emperor Hirohito persecuted or killed following the end of World War 2?

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So emperor Hirohito died and lived to his 80s or 90s, why wasn’t he instantly killed or sent to jail after the war ended. Did he get punished at all?

In: 1701

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Because they Allie’s were afraid if they did kill him japan would turn in to shambles, much like Germany after the treaty of Versailles.

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