This year marks the 80th anniversary of the opening of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, commonly known as the Tokyo Trials.

80 years ago, the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, based on international law, tried Japan's crimes of aggression and delivered a historic judgment on the war of aggression launched by Japan. The Tokyo Trials not only brought war criminals to justice, but also fundamentally repudiated the path of Japanese militarism. It clarified historical responsibility and, more importantly, established the legal boundaries for the postwar international order.

80 years later, the series of dangerous moves under the Takaichi administration are severely eroding this established boundary. From making erroneous statements on the Taiwan question and allowing right-wing politicos to visit Taiwan, to advancing constitutional revision and military expansion, strengthening intelligence capabilities, loosening restrictions on arms exports, and promoting narratives of "prolonged warfare," Japan's rightward political shift is no longer merely a regression in historical views. It has increasingly translated into real risks in security policy, state institutions, and regional strategy.

"Forgetting past sufferings may lead to future disasters" – the warning of Chinese judge Mei Ru'ao, who represented China at the trials – resonates more deeply than ever before.

Producers: Li Jiayao and Yang Xueqing