The Tokyo Trials were a series of military tribunals held after World War II to prosecute Japanese leaders for war crimes. Officially known as the International Military Tribunal for the Far East (IMTFE), the trials took place from 1946 to 1948 in Tokyo, Japan. The tribunal aimed to hold accountable those responsible for atrocities committed during the war, including the invasion of China and the treatment of prisoners of war. The trials involved 25 defendants, including high-ranking military officials and government leaders. Notable figures included Hideki Tojo, the Prime Minister during much of the war. The proceedings were similar to the Nuremberg Trials in Europe, focusing on crimes against peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.