Emperor Hirohito's visit to Hiroshima in Kyodo News photo series

Emperor Hirohito's visit to Hiroshima in Kyodo News photo series

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Hirohito responds to citizens in Hiroshima City on Dec. 7, 1947, on one of his visits to a number of places nationwide after the end of World War II. The photo is included in "The Chronicle," a 14-volume series of news photos tracing Japan's 70-year postwar history to be published by Kyodo News.

Kyodo News to release news photo books on postwar Japan

Kyodo News to release news photo books on postwar Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Kyodo News will publish "The Chronicle," a 14-volume series of news photos tracing Japan's 70-year postwar history. The covers of the first (L) and fourth volumes are displayed in this photo taken on Sept. 24, 2014.

1964 Tokyo Olympics scene in Kyodo News 'Chronicle' series

1964 Tokyo Olympics scene in Kyodo News 'Chronicle' series

TOKYO, Japan - Kokichi Tsuburaya of Japan is about to be overtaken by Basil Heatly of Britain shortly before the finish line of the marathon in the 1964 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, where they won the bronze and silver medals, respectively. This photo, taken on Oct. 21, is included in "The Chronicle," a 14-volume series of news photos which will be published by Kyodo News to trace Japan's 70-year postwar history.

1964 Tokyo Olympics scene in Kyodo News 'Chronicle' series

1964 Tokyo Olympics scene in Kyodo News 'Chronicle' series

TOKYO, Japan - Kokichi Tsuburaya of Japan is about to be overtaken by Basil Heatly of Britain shortly before the finish line of the marathon in the 1964 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, where they won the bronze and silver medals, respectively. This photo, taken on Oct. 21, is included in "The Chronicle," a 14-volume series of news photos which will be published by Kyodo News to trace Japan's 70-year postwar history. (Kyodo)