The Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal

The Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal, officially the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, was established after World War II to prosecute Japanese leaders for war crimes committed during the conflict. Held from 1946 to 1948 in Tokyo, it aimed to deliver justice for actions like atrocities against civilians, forced labor, and aggression. The tribunal involved judges from various Allied nations and resulted in convictions and sentences, including executions. It marked one of the first efforts to hold leaders accountable on an international stage for wartime atrocities, shaping the development of international criminal law.