Trial Progress

Day 22 of the trial, Friday, June 28, 1946, concerning Phase II - The Preparation of Japanese Opinion for War of the prosecution's case. Also contains the beginning of Phase III - Japanese Military Aggression in Manchuria. John Darsey presented the beginning of this phase (starts on page 1,678). Alfred Brooks requests further medical examinations into the mental state of Shumei Okawa and Floyd Mattice becomes defense counsel for Itagaki (adding to his representation of Matsui). Questioning focuses on the Manchurian incident and Japanese military operations in China. Roughly covers pages 1,534 to 1,720 of the official trial transcript. The Tribunal convened at 9:30 AM and adjourned at 4:00 PM.

Day 21 of the trial, Thursday, June 27, 1946, concerning Phase II - The Preparation of Japanese Opinion for War of the prosecution's case. Opens by announcing the death of Matsuoka at the Imperial University Hospital at 2:40 AM that morning. Questioning of Yoshichika Tokugawa regarding the drinking of Okawa as well as political parties. Also discusses bombs and aggression in Manchuria. Roughly covers pages 1,450 to 1,533 of the official trial transcript. The Tribunal convened at 9:30 AM and adjourned at 4:00 PM.

Day 19 of the trial, Tuesday, June 25, 1946, concerning Phase II - The Preparation of Japanese Opinion for War of the prosecution's case. The morning session focused on procedures and translation issues for the trial. The afternoon returns to testimony regarding neighborhood associations, the Imperial Rule Assistance Association, and other government sponsored organizations to mobilize the Japanese people and foster nationalism. Roughly covers pages 1,286 to 1,371 of the official trial transcript. The Tribunal convened at 9:30 AM and adjourned at 4:00 PM.

Day 17 of the trial, Friday, June 21, 1946, concerning Phase II - The Preparation of Japanese Opinion for War of the Prosecution's case. Again discusses the education of Japanese children, specifically through theater productions, as well as the overall effect of nationalistic societies and propaganda on Japanese citizens. Roughly covers pages 1,129 to 1,187 of the official trial transcript. The Tribunal convened at 9:30 AM and adjourned at 2:15 PM.

Day 4 of the Preliminary stages of the Tribunal, Monday, May 6, 1946. The tribunal convened at 9:35 AM and adjourned at 12 PM. Roughly corresponds to pages 82 to 117. Contains introductions of new additions to the defense counsel.