Japanese-Italian Relations

Analysis of Folder containing copies in Japanese, Italian, German and Spanish of Spain's participation in Anti-Comintern Pact and annexed protocol. Crimes to which document applicable: Anti-Comintern pact.

Analysis of Diary of Count Ciano. Persons implicated: OSHIMA; SHIRATORI. Crimes to which document applicable: Conspiracy for war of aggression. Contains excerpts from the diary.

Lists the assigned counsel for each group assigned to specific aspects of the trial. Groups include: 1. Japanese Constitution, Written and Customary, and the Functions of the Various Offices Held by Defendants; 2. Manchurian Military Aggression, 1931-1945; 3. All China Military Aggression, 1937-1945; 4. Economic Aggression in China, 1932-1945; 5. Narcotics in China and Elsewhere, 1923-1945; 6. Preparations for War; 7. Preparing Japanese Opinion for War; 8. Relations with Germany, Italy, France, and Thailand; 9. Relations with U. S. S. R.; 10. Relations with U. S. A. and British Commonwealth; 11. Relations with Netherlands and Portugal; 12. Class B Offenses; 13. Class C. Offenses 1931-45; 14. Law Relating to Class A; 15. Law Relating to Class B and C.

Analysis of Discussion of the Axis Nations. Crimes to which document applicable: Preparation of Japanese opinion for war. Summary of relevant points: Pamphlet, by SHIRATORI, Toshio, is an encomium of NAZI GERMANY in which the author sees ultimate ruin for FRANCE and BRITAIN. He urges a strong alliance with ITALY and GERMANY so that JAPAN may be the caretaker of the "new order" in ASIA. Rabid against pro-Anglo-American sympathizers, he declares that JAPAN's sphere of existence should include MANCHURIA, CHINA, and the SOUTH SEAS.

Analysis of Handwritten records for the Session of the Privy Council on November 6, 1937; Attached: Text of Anti-Comintern Pact and Protocol thereto and Protocol regarding Italy's adherence to the above. Persons implicated: HIROTA, Koki; HIRANUMA, Kiichiro; YONAI, Mitsumasa; SUGIYAMA, General. Crimes to which document applicable: Conspiracy for aggressive warfare; Anti-Comintern Pact.