How did Emperor Taisho compare with Hirohito?

How did Emperor Taisho compare with his son, Hirohito?

Taisho wanted to advance democracy and prepared Hirohito for the throne, giving him Admiral Togo Heihachiro as both tutor and protector.

Taisho wanted to advance a form of democracy but became increasingly ill. He did what he could to prepare Hirohito for the throne. Appointing Admiral Togo Heihachiro as tutor gave his son the guidance of an influential naval officer. The appointment also placed Hirohito under Togo's protection, while other figures rose through the same patronage network.