The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the tribunal began on May 3, 1946, under the terms of Japan’s unconditional surrender.

It pointed out that the trial brought together judges from 11 countries and determined, with evidence and legal grounds, the responsibility of Japanese militarism for war crimes.

It emphasized that the tribunal sentenced Hideki Tojo and 24 other Class A war criminals to death or imprisonment.

The spokesperson’s office stated that the trial implemented the principles established in Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Declaration, and added that the process reflected the collective will of the victorious countries and the nations affected by the war.

He noted that accepting the verdict was a condition for Japan’s return to the international community after the conflict.

The Foreign Ministry reiterated its concern about what it described as current attempts by certain sectors of Japanese society to distort history and promote remilitarization.

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