Japan - Political Situation / Government Structure

Reports on Premier Shidehara's statement that his cabinet would remain in office in the absence of a "stabilizing" power unless Japan's three major political parties united.

Reports on the testimony of Reijiro Wakatsuki (Japanese Premier in 1931) who stated to the tribunal that "the Japanese army plunged ahead over the protests of the imperial government" when they invaded Manchuria. This testimony related to Sir William Webb's efforts "to determine whether Emperor Hirohito had any war responsibility."

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.

"Note from Transcript of Testimony of Fusanosuke KUHARA, a Defendant in the February 26 (1936) Insurrection Case. Case was Dismissed 14 December, 1937. (1742 Pages. Volume 6 of the 6 Volumes on the February 26 Incident Investigation Record.)" Gives details from the testimony with excerpts from specific paragraphs. Discusses Japanese political developments, the Cabinets, and Manchukuo.

Document number 1658. Includes organizational charts, personnel charts, member lists, and officials addresses for various headquarters related to the Japan-Asia Prosperity Alliance and the Great Japan Imperial Rule Assistance Association.