A Curious Madness

In the aftermath of World War II, 28 Japanese men faced charges for crimes against humanity at the Tokyo trial, with particular focus on ten defendants, including the controversial Okawa Shumei. A civilian, Okawa had previously envisioned Japan's divine mission to combat Western influence, while also engaging in treasonous activities. His trial took a dramatic turn when he famously struck wartime prime minister Tojo Hideki, raising questions about his sanity or potential feigned madness. Major Daniel Jaffe, a U.S. Army psychiatrist, was tasked with assessing Okawa's mental fitness for standing trial, determining the fate of this enigmatic figure.