Analysis of Documents

Analysis of Important Decisions re: International and National Policies. Persons Implicated: HIROTA, Koki; UMEZU, Yushijiro; (TERAUCHI); NAGANO, Osami; SHIMADA, Shigetaro; (SUGIYAMA) (KONOE); KAYA, Okinori; KIDO, Koichi. Crimes to which document applicable: All China Military Aggression, Economic Aggression, Preparations for War, Relations with Germany, USSR

Analysis of handwritten notes, "Salient Points in the Informal Conversations between MATSUOKA and STAHMER, with the German Ambassador assisting." Persons implicated: MATSUOKA, Yosuke; STAHMER; OTTO. Crimes to which document applicable: Tripartite Pact; conspiracy of aggression.

Analysis of Statements by Japanese Govt., and Lectures by Premier Prince KONOYE. Crimes to which document applicable: Aggressive Warfare.

Defense document number 2242, exhibit number 3160, summary and comment sheet for "Uncertified summary - 'Chart for Use in Conjunction with ARAKI Evidence.'" Summary states "This chart which is referred to in the Opening Statement on behalf of ARAKI illustrates ARAKI's connection (or lack of connection) with incidents in evidence which are in turn related to the nations affected and to the counts in the Indictment. Comment: Objectionable as an evidentiary document in that this chart is no proof of the facts stated or the relationships illustrated. As was the case with similar documents in the past, this may be acceptable for use as a guide without serving as evidence of the facts stated."

Gives an overview of responsibilities and tasks assigned to the Japanese Treaty Analysis Project members who are charged with "determining violations of treaties entered into by Japan with other nations." Incidents to be examined include: 1. The Mukden Incident and Manchuria; 2. Marco Polo Bridge and North China; 3. Spratly Islands; 4. Establishment of the Nanking Government; 5. French Indo-China; 6. Thailand; 7. Singapore and Malaya; 8. Mandated Islands; 9. Naval Limitations Treaty; 10. Hawaiian Islands; 11. Miscellaneous.