1 00:00:28,778 --> 00:00:30,571 [ typewriter clacking ] 2 00:00:36,286 --> 00:00:39,955 [ airplane engines ] 3 00:00:55,638 --> 00:00:58,557 [ radio chatter ] 4 00:01:12,530 --> 00:01:15,866 [ bomb explodes ] 5 00:01:38,431 --> 00:01:40,974 [ typewriter clacking ] 6 00:01:41,142 --> 00:01:43,727 BONNER FELLERS: Japan has surrendered, 7 00:01:43,895 --> 00:01:45,104 brought to its knees 8 00:01:45,271 --> 00:01:47,731 by the most terrible weapon ever devised, 9 00:01:47,899 --> 00:01:49,358 the atomic bomb. 10 00:01:53,279 --> 00:01:55,405 The country is a smoking ruin. 11 00:01:56,950 --> 00:01:59,660 Despite this, their ruler, Emperor Hirohito, 12 00:01:59,828 --> 00:02:02,454 is still worshipped by his people as a living god. 13 00:02:02,622 --> 00:02:05,082 [ soldiers shouting ] 14 00:02:05,250 --> 00:02:08,168 We have placed this Sacred Son of Heaven 15 00:02:08,336 --> 00:02:09,711 on the protected list 16 00:02:09,879 --> 00:02:11,380 until we decide what to do with him. 17 00:02:13,258 --> 00:02:15,634 [ film clicks through projector gate ] 18 00:02:33,903 --> 00:02:35,821 FELLERS: I fear the Japan I fell in love with 19 00:02:35,989 --> 00:02:37,990 will be scarred beyond recognition. 20 00:02:39,367 --> 00:02:41,451 I'm seeing aerial reconnaissance photos, 21 00:02:41,619 --> 00:02:44,788 but they only tell part of the story. 22 00:02:51,796 --> 00:02:55,674 [ birds chirping ] 23 00:02:55,842 --> 00:02:57,759 [ woman laughing ] 24 00:03:06,186 --> 00:03:07,978 [ laughing ] 25 00:03:30,210 --> 00:03:31,293 General Fellers, 26 00:03:32,253 --> 00:03:33,712 the old man wants you up front. 27 00:03:37,926 --> 00:03:39,551 ADJUTANT: General MaCArthur, sir. 28 00:03:41,054 --> 00:03:44,306 I'm told there will be 2,000 Imperial troops 29 00:03:44,474 --> 00:03:46,934 lining the road we'll have to drive, and, um... 30 00:03:47,101 --> 00:03:48,936 ADJUTANT: We have 100 men, sir, 31 00:03:49,103 --> 00:03:50,896 and the cars they've requisitioned for us 32 00:03:51,064 --> 00:03:52,481 are not armored. 33 00:03:52,649 --> 00:03:55,234 The snipers could take us out at any point, General. 34 00:03:55,401 --> 00:03:56,526 Fellers? 35 00:03:56,694 --> 00:03:58,195 FELLERS: Sir, the Emperor rallied his people 36 00:03:58,363 --> 00:04:00,989 in ways that were unimaginable only a month ago. 37 00:04:01,157 --> 00:04:03,492 He did so by ordering them to surrender 38 00:04:03,660 --> 00:04:06,203 without ever using the word "surrender. " 39 00:04:06,371 --> 00:04:09,164 He simply asked that they "endure the unendurable. " 40 00:04:09,332 --> 00:04:11,124 And I do not doubt their allegiance to him, 41 00:04:11,292 --> 00:04:14,169 nor to his order to surrender, sir. 42 00:04:18,258 --> 00:04:21,385 Get through to Washington and tell them I've consulted my experts, 43 00:04:21,552 --> 00:04:22,844 and there's nothing to worry about. 44 00:04:23,012 --> 00:04:24,429 That'll do. 45 00:04:47,704 --> 00:04:49,329 Gentlemen, we will take no weapons with us 46 00:04:49,831 --> 00:04:51,790 when we step off this airplane. 47 00:04:51,958 --> 00:04:53,500 Nothing will impress them more 48 00:04:53,668 --> 00:04:56,837 than a show of absolute fearlessness. 49 00:04:57,005 --> 00:04:59,256 If they don't know they're licked by now, 50 00:04:59,424 --> 00:05:02,551 they will get the picture today. 51 00:05:09,684 --> 00:05:12,894 Now, let's show them 52 00:05:13,062 --> 00:05:15,480 some good old-fashioned American swagger. 53 00:05:23,156 --> 00:05:26,658 [ correspondents chattering, cameras clicking ] 54 00:05:26,826 --> 00:05:28,869 General! General Mac! 55 00:05:32,957 --> 00:05:33,999 Welcome to Japan, Mac. 56 00:05:34,167 --> 00:05:35,667 Good to see you. 57 00:05:35,835 --> 00:05:37,336 This way, sir! 58 00:05:37,503 --> 00:05:40,047 FELLERS: The worst war in all history is over. 59 00:05:40,214 --> 00:05:43,717 Now is the time to win this fragile peace, 60 00:05:43,885 --> 00:05:45,844 or impose it if we have to. 61 00:05:46,971 --> 00:05:49,097 We are the occupying power... 62 00:05:51,267 --> 00:05:55,270 but we must be seen as liberators, not conquerors. 63 00:06:15,541 --> 00:06:18,585 MaCARTHUR: Not your usual surrender formation. 64 00:06:18,753 --> 00:06:20,754 They avert their gaze for the Emperor, too, sir. 65 00:06:20,922 --> 00:06:23,048 They are paying you the ultimate respect. 66 00:06:23,216 --> 00:06:24,383 I know. 67 00:06:26,636 --> 00:06:29,721 [ music ] 68 00:06:59,210 --> 00:07:02,421 [ man speaking Japanese ] 69 00:07:08,344 --> 00:07:10,429 OFFICER: All right, let's move it! 70 00:07:14,475 --> 00:07:15,767 You two men at the top of the stairs. 71 00:07:15,935 --> 00:07:16,935 Sir! 72 00:07:22,733 --> 00:07:26,027 FELLERS: Our headquarters is just across from the Imperial Palace... 73 00:07:27,447 --> 00:07:30,824 in one of the few buildings our B-29s missed. 74 00:07:34,162 --> 00:07:37,372 The palace is strictly off limits to our forces. 75 00:07:41,752 --> 00:07:44,963 General MaCArthur has ordered me to arrest and bring to justice 76 00:07:45,131 --> 00:07:49,176 30 of the Class A war criminals who are close to Emperor Hirohito. 77 00:07:49,343 --> 00:07:52,304 [ overlapping conversations ] 78 00:07:52,472 --> 00:07:54,598 FELLERS: Rogers. ROGERS: Sir? 79 00:07:54,765 --> 00:07:55,807 Take those down. 80 00:07:58,019 --> 00:07:59,060 FELLERS: Listen up. 81 00:07:59,228 --> 00:08:00,604 LT. RED: Attention, gentlemen. 82 00:08:01,856 --> 00:08:04,691 I want all suspects arrested in a one-hour window. 83 00:08:04,859 --> 00:08:06,776 We cannot give them time to react. 84 00:08:08,196 --> 00:08:11,907 We'll begin with former Prime Minister Tojo at 2100 hours. 85 00:08:12,325 --> 00:08:13,533 Let's go! 86 00:08:13,701 --> 00:08:15,202 MAN: You heard him! Get busy! 87 00:08:33,137 --> 00:08:34,179 FELLERS: Hustle it up! 88 00:08:38,017 --> 00:08:41,686 The arrests must be made as close to simultaneous as possible. 89 00:08:43,481 --> 00:08:44,648 All right. 90 00:08:44,815 --> 00:08:46,858 Let's move it out! 91 00:08:47,026 --> 00:08:48,360 Let's go! 92 00:08:48,528 --> 00:08:49,694 It's an island. 93 00:08:49,862 --> 00:08:51,238 They're not going anywhere. 94 00:08:51,405 --> 00:08:53,740 There's a long tradition of suicide, General. 95 00:08:53,908 --> 00:08:54,950 General Fellers? 96 00:08:55,117 --> 00:08:58,161 I am Takahashi, your driver and interpreter. 97 00:09:00,164 --> 00:09:01,581 What did you say your name was again? 98 00:09:01,749 --> 00:09:04,209 Takahashi, at your service. 99 00:09:06,045 --> 00:09:07,379 Follow me. 100 00:09:11,676 --> 00:09:13,009 And you work for me, correct? 101 00:09:13,177 --> 00:09:15,220 Exclusively, sir. 102 00:09:17,098 --> 00:09:18,306 MAN: Move it! 103 00:09:20,851 --> 00:09:22,561 It's a private matter. 104 00:09:22,728 --> 00:09:24,271 Find her. 105 00:09:30,319 --> 00:09:31,736 Let's go. 106 00:10:17,408 --> 00:10:18,908 Go, move it. 107 00:10:21,579 --> 00:10:23,455 Come on, come on! 108 00:10:23,623 --> 00:10:25,081 Go! 109 00:10:26,125 --> 00:10:27,459 Move! Move! 110 00:10:32,882 --> 00:10:33,923 [ gunshot ] 111 00:10:35,635 --> 00:10:37,802 [ officer shouts ] 112 00:10:39,138 --> 00:10:40,513 [ door opens ] 113 00:10:41,724 --> 00:10:44,059 Watch for booby traps. 114 00:10:44,226 --> 00:10:45,477 OFFICER: Check that door! 115 00:10:47,813 --> 00:10:49,898 He's still alive. Get a medic in here, now. 116 00:10:50,066 --> 00:10:51,358 Medic! 117 00:10:55,613 --> 00:10:58,323 RICHTER: Shoots himself in the chest and misses his heart? 118 00:10:58,491 --> 00:11:00,075 What was he mumbling? 119 00:11:00,242 --> 00:11:03,161 FELLERS: He was apologizing for taking so long to die. 120 00:11:03,329 --> 00:11:04,454 [ elevator bell dings ] 121 00:11:04,622 --> 00:11:06,790 These people are barbaric. 122 00:11:06,957 --> 00:11:09,167 They have different ideas of honor. 123 00:11:10,336 --> 00:11:11,419 RED: Sir. 124 00:11:11,587 --> 00:11:12,921 MaCARTHUR: Sector five, six, and nine. 125 00:11:13,089 --> 00:11:14,130 RED: I'll take care of it. 126 00:11:15,633 --> 00:11:17,676 General MaCArthur, sir. 127 00:11:17,843 --> 00:11:19,135 As you were. 128 00:11:21,138 --> 00:11:22,764 Come with me. 129 00:11:23,349 --> 00:11:24,683 Richter? 130 00:11:24,850 --> 00:11:28,103 RICHTER: 26 of the top 29 accused were successfully detained, sir. 131 00:11:28,270 --> 00:11:29,312 And the others? 132 00:11:29,480 --> 00:11:30,522 Took their own lives, sir. 133 00:11:30,690 --> 00:11:32,357 That is unacceptable, unacceptable. 134 00:11:32,525 --> 00:11:33,566 What about Tojo? 135 00:11:33,734 --> 00:11:36,027 Attempted, but we got there in time. 136 00:11:36,195 --> 00:11:38,613 Do not let that son of a bitch die before we get a chance to hang him. 137 00:11:38,781 --> 00:11:40,699 Our mission has changed. 138 00:11:40,866 --> 00:11:43,284 The President has taken the Emperor off the protected list. 139 00:11:43,452 --> 00:11:45,537 He can be tried as a war criminal if we want. 140 00:11:45,705 --> 00:11:48,581 Clearly, it is what the Justice Department wants. 141 00:11:48,749 --> 00:11:51,209 But they have given me all of 10 days 142 00:11:51,377 --> 00:11:54,546 to conduct an investigation into the Emperor's role in the war. 143 00:11:54,714 --> 00:11:55,922 - 10 days? - That's right. 144 00:11:56,090 --> 00:11:57,716 That's not feasible, sir. 145 00:11:57,883 --> 00:12:00,510 But isn't there a consensus already, sir? 146 00:12:00,678 --> 00:12:03,054 The whole world wants the Emperor damned to hell. 147 00:12:03,222 --> 00:12:05,724 Thank you, Richter, that'll do. 148 00:12:08,436 --> 00:12:09,644 Sir. 149 00:12:11,313 --> 00:12:12,897 Come in here, Fellers. 150 00:12:23,534 --> 00:12:25,577 How long since you were here? 151 00:12:26,787 --> 00:12:28,580 Five years ago, sir. 152 00:12:29,749 --> 00:12:32,125 It's hard to come back and see it like this, isn't it? 153 00:12:33,127 --> 00:12:34,586 Yes, sir. 154 00:12:34,754 --> 00:12:36,463 Well, we have a job to do. 155 00:12:37,923 --> 00:12:41,301 There is a strong consensus about the fate of the Emperor, 156 00:12:41,469 --> 00:12:42,761 but it doesn't mean shit to me. 157 00:12:42,928 --> 00:12:45,263 I won't be bullied by those cretins in Washington. 158 00:12:45,431 --> 00:12:47,766 My mission is to rebuild Japan. 159 00:12:47,933 --> 00:12:49,267 Yes, sir. 160 00:12:52,062 --> 00:12:55,273 If I arrest the Emperor, I'll face mass suicides, 161 00:12:55,441 --> 00:12:56,941 possibly open revolt. 162 00:12:57,109 --> 00:12:59,319 If I put him on trial, 163 00:12:59,487 --> 00:13:02,447 I could be setting a spark to a powder keg 164 00:13:02,615 --> 00:13:04,824 at precisely the wrong moment. 165 00:13:04,992 --> 00:13:06,618 Your thoughts, Fellers? 166 00:13:06,786 --> 00:13:08,578 There's always the question ofjustice, sir. 167 00:13:08,746 --> 00:13:10,121 Mmm. 168 00:13:10,289 --> 00:13:11,790 And on the practical side, there's Stalin. 169 00:13:11,957 --> 00:13:12,999 Oh, that son of a bitch. 170 00:13:13,167 --> 00:13:14,209 I don't want the Communists in here. 171 00:13:14,376 --> 00:13:16,753 But Washington wants vengeance on the Emperor, 172 00:13:16,921 --> 00:13:18,087 because their voters do, 173 00:13:18,255 --> 00:13:21,966 and their voters have no fucking idea what's good for them. 174 00:13:22,134 --> 00:13:23,718 If the Emperor goes, the Reds will enter. 175 00:13:23,886 --> 00:13:26,054 Staving off the Communists is the plight of our times, sir. 176 00:13:26,222 --> 00:13:29,182 A plight that rests with you, Fellers. 177 00:13:29,350 --> 00:13:32,018 I'm making this your job, not Richter's. 178 00:13:32,186 --> 00:13:34,479 10 days. 179 00:13:34,647 --> 00:13:35,980 I have confidence in you. 180 00:13:36,148 --> 00:13:38,441 Sir, I am deeply honored, but I'm not sure- 181 00:13:38,609 --> 00:13:39,651 You know this country. 182 00:13:39,819 --> 00:13:41,319 You love it. 183 00:13:41,487 --> 00:13:42,695 You hate it. 184 00:13:42,863 --> 00:13:44,781 Your thinking about it has been dead on so far, 185 00:13:44,949 --> 00:13:46,658 and I know you'll meet their deadline, 186 00:13:46,826 --> 00:13:48,701 because, like me, you don't want those bastards 187 00:13:48,869 --> 00:13:50,328 making our decisions for us. 188 00:13:50,496 --> 00:13:54,040 The conclusion has to be ours. 189 00:13:57,086 --> 00:14:00,338 Pardon the Emperor, or depose and arrest him, 190 00:14:00,506 --> 00:14:01,923 but make a decision. 191 00:14:02,091 --> 00:14:05,635 Commit it to paper for my consideration and approval. 192 00:14:10,516 --> 00:14:11,641 You're right. 193 00:14:31,829 --> 00:14:34,873 General, I have a Jeep for you. 194 00:14:36,667 --> 00:14:37,959 I'll walk. 195 00:14:39,837 --> 00:14:41,296 It's not safe. 196 00:14:53,017 --> 00:14:54,726 [ cigarette lighter clinks ] 197 00:14:54,894 --> 00:14:58,146 FELLERS: On the night of the 1 Oth of March, 1945, 198 00:14:58,314 --> 00:15:00,106 our bombers turned the Japanese capital 199 00:15:00,274 --> 00:15:03,109 into the largest crematorium the world has ever known. 200 00:15:03,277 --> 00:15:05,570 [ homeless people conversing in Japanese ] 201 00:15:05,738 --> 00:15:10,283 100,000 people were incinerated in a single air raid. 202 00:15:11,619 --> 00:15:15,955 The stench of burnt flesh and rotting bodies still lingers. 203 00:15:19,877 --> 00:15:21,920 This country is starving 204 00:15:23,088 --> 00:15:25,757 and teetering on the edge of total collapse. 205 00:15:26,967 --> 00:15:30,637 It wouldn't take much for their resentment to ignite into revolt. 206 00:15:33,015 --> 00:15:36,100 And the fate of the Emperor could be just the spark. 207 00:15:52,618 --> 00:15:54,827 [ people conversing in Japanese ] 208 00:16:02,461 --> 00:16:05,004 [ instrumental music playing on radio ] 209 00:16:05,172 --> 00:16:07,048 [ patrons conversing in Japanese ] 210 00:16:33,367 --> 00:16:35,410 MAN: [ speaking Japanese ] 211 00:16:35,577 --> 00:16:37,870 BAR WOMAN: [ speaking Japanese ] 212 00:16:44,837 --> 00:16:46,295 [ grunts ] 213 00:16:53,470 --> 00:16:57,557 [ bicycle clicking ] 214 00:17:03,022 --> 00:17:05,606 FELLERS: Miss! Excuse me, miss. 215 00:17:07,359 --> 00:17:08,651 You dropped these. 216 00:17:08,819 --> 00:17:10,528 Thank you. 217 00:17:11,697 --> 00:17:12,780 Keep it. 218 00:17:12,948 --> 00:17:13,990 [ girl giggles ] 219 00:17:14,158 --> 00:17:18,411 [ band playing up-tempo jazz ] 220 00:17:31,508 --> 00:17:33,718 [ screams and laughter ] 221 00:17:40,225 --> 00:17:42,477 MAN: Let's do the Lindy! 222 00:17:45,272 --> 00:17:48,483 Aya, let's go somewhere else. 223 00:17:55,783 --> 00:17:59,285 Sorry, I didn't know it would be so wild in there. 224 00:18:00,037 --> 00:18:02,163 [ music echoes in distance ] 225 00:18:10,089 --> 00:18:11,506 Let's dance here. 226 00:18:14,843 --> 00:18:16,052 [ chuckles ] 227 00:18:22,392 --> 00:18:25,103 [ soft music ] 228 00:18:31,485 --> 00:18:34,028 I've been wondering how you got the nerve 229 00:18:34,196 --> 00:18:37,448 to come so far from home all alone. 230 00:18:38,992 --> 00:18:44,455 Well, I am too, how do you say... 231 00:18:46,458 --> 00:18:49,460 outspoken for a Japanese girl. 232 00:18:49,670 --> 00:18:51,254 Outspoken? 233 00:18:52,464 --> 00:18:54,966 Is that a serious flaw? 234 00:18:55,134 --> 00:18:57,135 [ laughs ] 235 00:18:57,302 --> 00:18:59,303 [ Fellers and Aya laughing ] 236 00:19:13,527 --> 00:19:14,902 TAKAHASHI: Sir. 237 00:19:21,660 --> 00:19:24,954 I checked the address of her apartment in Tokyo. 238 00:19:25,998 --> 00:19:28,666 It was hit in a bombing three months ago. 239 00:19:30,294 --> 00:19:33,129 The house was demolished. 240 00:19:33,297 --> 00:19:36,215 She substituted at a school near Shizuoka. 241 00:19:37,718 --> 00:19:40,970 Contact her uncle, General Kajima. 242 00:19:41,138 --> 00:19:43,139 He'll know where she is. 243 00:19:44,433 --> 00:19:45,808 Yes, sir. 244 00:19:50,564 --> 00:19:54,025 Gentlemen, our mission has changed. 245 00:19:54,193 --> 00:19:57,069 We will investigate the Emperor for war crimes. 246 00:19:58,822 --> 00:20:00,448 The key players will go here. 247 00:20:00,616 --> 00:20:02,200 We're dividing it into three categories: 248 00:20:02,367 --> 00:20:03,868 the military on this side, 249 00:20:04,036 --> 00:20:07,205 Imperial staff, and politicians. 250 00:20:10,834 --> 00:20:12,084 ROGERS: Sir, the information you asked for. 251 00:20:12,252 --> 00:20:13,669 All right. 252 00:20:15,214 --> 00:20:18,382 FELLERS: We will detain and interrogate as many as we can find. 253 00:20:20,636 --> 00:20:23,554 Ma'am? Ma'am, do you speak English? 254 00:20:23,722 --> 00:20:26,265 FELLERS: Tracking them down won't be easy. 255 00:20:26,433 --> 00:20:28,476 Having a street address is not much use 256 00:20:28,644 --> 00:20:32,271 when whole streets have disappeared off the face of the Earth. 257 00:20:34,858 --> 00:20:38,319 I don't anticipate too much cooperation. 258 00:20:43,700 --> 00:20:46,077 So these are the top military commanders. 259 00:21:02,261 --> 00:21:04,512 ROGERS: We now have 32 names. 260 00:21:04,680 --> 00:21:07,098 These were the people that were with the Emperor when the war started. 261 00:21:09,434 --> 00:21:11,978 There's not enough time to investigate them all. 262 00:21:12,145 --> 00:21:13,271 There's no other way to know which of them 263 00:21:13,438 --> 00:21:14,897 might have critical information, sir. 264 00:21:15,065 --> 00:21:17,566 RED: None of our Japanese so-called friends 265 00:21:17,734 --> 00:21:20,069 are in the mix, so they can't help us. 266 00:21:33,917 --> 00:21:39,130 If our friends can't help us, let's try our enemies. 267 00:21:42,384 --> 00:21:44,093 They'll never turn on their buddies, sir. 268 00:21:44,261 --> 00:21:45,386 They have no incentive. 269 00:21:45,554 --> 00:21:48,806 They might if it means saving their Emperor. 270 00:21:52,227 --> 00:21:54,145 FELLERS: Tojo was hand-picked by the Emperor 271 00:21:54,313 --> 00:21:56,147 to be Prime Minister. 272 00:21:56,315 --> 00:22:00,151 The order to attack Pearl Harbor came from his office. 273 00:22:03,071 --> 00:22:07,158 Following his attempted suicide, he is being held at Sugamo Prison, 274 00:22:07,326 --> 00:22:09,493 awaiting trial for war crimes. 275 00:22:12,164 --> 00:22:16,459 Our medics are keeping him alive long enough to face execution. 276 00:22:43,195 --> 00:22:47,073 You are going to hang, Mr. Prime Minister. 277 00:22:48,367 --> 00:22:50,701 Do you want the Emperor to have the same fate? 278 00:22:50,869 --> 00:22:56,040 TAKAHASHI: [ speaking Japanese ] 279 00:22:57,876 --> 00:23:00,211 I need three names. 280 00:23:00,379 --> 00:23:02,171 [ speaking Japanese ] 281 00:23:31,243 --> 00:23:33,327 [ speaks Japanese ] 282 00:23:47,259 --> 00:23:48,717 FELLERS: Konoe. 283 00:23:52,973 --> 00:23:55,349 [ keys jingle, door unlocks ] 284 00:23:55,517 --> 00:23:58,602 [ door opens and slams shut ] 285 00:24:05,318 --> 00:24:07,236 That'll be all. Thank you. 286 00:24:08,780 --> 00:24:09,822 General Fellers, sir. 287 00:24:09,990 --> 00:24:11,907 FELLERS: Not now, Rogers. 288 00:24:12,075 --> 00:24:14,618 Fumimaro Konoe. 289 00:24:14,786 --> 00:24:18,622 Fumimaro Konoe was replaced as Prime Minister 290 00:24:18,790 --> 00:24:20,791 right before the war started. 291 00:24:20,959 --> 00:24:22,793 There must have been a good reason. 292 00:24:22,961 --> 00:24:25,087 - Set up a meeting. - Yes, sir. 293 00:24:34,973 --> 00:24:37,433 FELLERS: How influential is his family? 294 00:24:37,601 --> 00:24:38,642 Very. 295 00:24:39,311 --> 00:24:40,978 So he'll consider suicide? 296 00:24:41,146 --> 00:24:43,063 Yes, sir. 297 00:25:01,791 --> 00:25:03,083 No need. 298 00:25:09,049 --> 00:25:11,509 KONOE: I'm surprised I wasn't arrested 299 00:25:11,676 --> 00:25:13,177 with Tojo and the others. 300 00:25:13,345 --> 00:25:15,137 Your name was on the list. 301 00:25:15,305 --> 00:25:17,515 I removed it, for now. 302 00:25:21,811 --> 00:25:23,729 You know the Emperor well. 303 00:25:23,897 --> 00:25:27,316 As well as anyone can know His Majesty. 304 00:25:27,484 --> 00:25:29,527 Was he against the war? 305 00:25:29,694 --> 00:25:32,696 His Majesty is against all wars. 306 00:25:32,864 --> 00:25:36,534 He is a pacifist by nature, very gentle. 307 00:25:36,701 --> 00:25:39,870 Yet he gave permission for Pearl Harbor. 308 00:25:51,508 --> 00:25:57,805 When Tojo and the militarists took power, His Majesty was drawn in. 309 00:25:58,557 --> 00:26:00,724 It was a national delusion. 310 00:26:01,893 --> 00:26:03,519 Could he have stopped it? 311 00:26:03,687 --> 00:26:04,728 I don't know. 312 00:26:05,397 --> 00:26:08,232 I was removed from power by then. 313 00:26:08,400 --> 00:26:10,234 Why? 314 00:26:11,861 --> 00:26:14,238 Three months before Pearl Harbor, 315 00:26:14,406 --> 00:26:18,409 I opened a secret channel to President Roosevelt. 316 00:26:18,577 --> 00:26:24,248 I said I would meet him anywhere to find a way to avoid a conflict. 317 00:26:24,416 --> 00:26:27,167 We still could have stopped it, 318 00:26:27,919 --> 00:26:32,548 but it was not in the interest of the militarists. 319 00:26:34,217 --> 00:26:38,137 So he does bear responsibility for starting the war? 320 00:26:38,763 --> 00:26:44,435 It's not a black and white issue, General. 321 00:26:45,228 --> 00:26:46,729 [ exhales ] 322 00:26:49,232 --> 00:26:51,900 [ Fellers' footsteps ] 323 00:26:54,613 --> 00:26:56,989 Millions of people died in his name. 324 00:26:57,782 --> 00:27:00,951 Your skies were filled with kamikazes. 325 00:27:02,120 --> 00:27:06,332 Atrocities were committed every day as he expanded his empire, 326 00:27:06,499 --> 00:27:09,627 invading, conquering, decimating. 327 00:27:17,302 --> 00:27:22,514 You incinerated two of our cities, 328 00:27:23,099 --> 00:27:26,935 turning our children into shadows on the walls. 329 00:27:29,606 --> 00:27:31,857 We are both guilty. 330 00:27:34,319 --> 00:27:39,782 Yes, we seized territory in China, 331 00:27:39,949 --> 00:27:44,161 but did not Great Britain, even Portugal, precede us? 332 00:27:44,329 --> 00:27:48,957 Yes, we took Singapore and the Malaya, 333 00:27:49,125 --> 00:27:52,044 but we took it from the British. 334 00:27:52,712 --> 00:27:56,215 We did not take the Philippines from the Filipinos, 335 00:27:57,133 --> 00:28:02,930 but from the Americans, who themselves took it from the Spanish. 336 00:28:03,098 --> 00:28:07,351 If it is an international crime to take territory by force, 337 00:28:08,311 --> 00:28:14,525 who convicted the British, French, Dutch, and American leaders? 338 00:28:18,154 --> 00:28:20,072 Nobody. 339 00:28:20,907 --> 00:28:24,618 And what is different with Japan? 340 00:28:25,495 --> 00:28:26,995 Nothing. 341 00:28:28,873 --> 00:28:35,170 You see, General, we are simply following your fine example. 342 00:28:37,924 --> 00:28:42,052 I don't need a history lesson, Your Excellency. 343 00:28:46,391 --> 00:28:49,059 The only thing I know for certain is, 344 00:28:49,227 --> 00:28:53,188 during the war, there was a fever over Japan. 345 00:28:54,649 --> 00:28:57,067 I was part of that fever. 346 00:29:00,488 --> 00:29:03,615 I cannot give you what you want, General. 347 00:29:06,327 --> 00:29:07,911 Then who can? 348 00:29:08,955 --> 00:29:11,915 You must speak with Kido. 349 00:29:13,251 --> 00:29:15,377 [ typewriter clacking ] 350 00:29:15,545 --> 00:29:16,587 FELLERS: Koichi Kido, 351 00:29:17,338 --> 00:29:19,339 Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal... 352 00:29:21,426 --> 00:29:22,926 the Emperor's closest advisor 353 00:29:23,094 --> 00:29:25,429 behind the high walls of the Imperial Palace... 354 00:29:26,890 --> 00:29:31,268 at Hirohito's side constantly from Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima. 355 00:29:33,938 --> 00:29:35,647 We contacted his entourage, 356 00:29:35,815 --> 00:29:39,276 and he has accepted my invitation to meet at a discreet location, 357 00:29:39,444 --> 00:29:41,987 well away from our headquarters. 358 00:29:44,574 --> 00:29:46,992 [ speaking Japanese ] 359 00:31:13,288 --> 00:31:14,538 [ laughs ] 360 00:31:16,499 --> 00:31:17,541 FELLERS: Evening, ma'am. 361 00:31:17,709 --> 00:31:19,084 I'm here to pick up Aya. 362 00:31:19,252 --> 00:31:20,502 Aya's not here. 363 00:31:20,670 --> 00:31:24,506 Oh. We were supposed to meet. 364 00:31:24,674 --> 00:31:25,716 Do you know where she is? 365 00:31:25,884 --> 00:31:28,135 Aya went back to Japan this morning. 366 00:31:30,388 --> 00:31:31,930 What? 367 00:31:34,225 --> 00:31:35,934 Did she leave a note? 368 00:31:36,394 --> 00:31:37,728 No. 369 00:31:50,575 --> 00:31:53,160 He's not going to show, is he? 370 00:31:54,704 --> 00:31:55,746 No, sir. 371 00:31:55,914 --> 00:31:58,749 He's afraid he'll get arrested. 372 00:32:05,673 --> 00:32:07,758 You send him a message from me. 373 00:32:09,010 --> 00:32:11,428 When he sees his Emperor hanging from the end of a rope, 374 00:32:11,596 --> 00:32:13,555 it was Kido that hanged him. 375 00:32:18,061 --> 00:32:19,853 Yes, Mr. President. 376 00:32:20,980 --> 00:32:23,649 No, I think you've hit the mark, Mr. President. 377 00:32:23,816 --> 00:32:25,275 Certainly. 378 00:32:29,989 --> 00:32:31,657 And thank you, sir. 379 00:32:31,824 --> 00:32:33,325 You lying son of a bitch. 380 00:32:33,493 --> 00:32:34,576 Well? 381 00:32:35,411 --> 00:32:37,120 We're still looking for Kido, sir. 382 00:32:37,288 --> 00:32:38,580 God damn it, Fellers, 383 00:32:38,748 --> 00:32:40,457 if Kido is the key to this investigation, 384 00:32:40,625 --> 00:32:42,000 I don't care what you have to do. 385 00:32:42,168 --> 00:32:43,335 Perform a miracle if you must, 386 00:32:43,503 --> 00:32:45,128 but do not come back to this office 387 00:32:45,296 --> 00:32:48,131 unless you are dragging him by the balls. 388 00:32:52,053 --> 00:32:53,095 Clear? 389 00:32:54,138 --> 00:32:55,430 Yes, sir. 390 00:33:04,607 --> 00:33:06,149 ROGERS: Hell, he even wore a naval uniform that day, sir. 391 00:33:06,317 --> 00:33:07,442 I don't see what else you need. 392 00:33:07,610 --> 00:33:08,652 He might have known about it, 393 00:33:08,820 --> 00:33:10,112 might have even signed his name to it, 394 00:33:10,279 --> 00:33:12,781 but did he want to start it and could he really have stopped it? 395 00:33:12,991 --> 00:33:15,117 He's the Emperor, sir. He could do whatever he wanted. 396 00:33:15,284 --> 00:33:16,326 It might seem that way on the surface, 397 00:33:16,494 --> 00:33:17,661 but this is a nation of contradictions. 398 00:33:17,829 --> 00:33:19,329 I guess they escape me. 399 00:33:19,497 --> 00:33:20,914 Does seem pretty cut and dried, sir. 400 00:33:21,082 --> 00:33:22,749 We need to focus on the stepping-stone meetings 401 00:33:22,917 --> 00:33:24,126 that led Japan to war. 402 00:33:24,293 --> 00:33:26,003 Who were the key players 403 00:33:26,170 --> 00:33:27,504 and how close to the Emperor were they? 404 00:33:39,183 --> 00:33:41,893 FELLERS: It is an intricate web of power 405 00:33:42,061 --> 00:33:43,562 surrounding the Emperor. 406 00:33:45,523 --> 00:33:48,191 The Chrysanthemum Throne is a mystery, 407 00:33:48,359 --> 00:33:50,152 even unto itself. 408 00:34:00,204 --> 00:34:03,040 If I find the Emperor guilty, Washington will be delighted. 409 00:34:03,207 --> 00:34:05,000 [ clacking ] 410 00:34:05,168 --> 00:34:08,128 They want him to pay the ultimate price. 411 00:34:12,216 --> 00:34:14,342 Who is this man, really? 412 00:34:15,595 --> 00:34:17,846 Could he have stopped Japan going to war, 413 00:34:19,182 --> 00:34:21,058 even if he wanted to? 414 00:34:23,269 --> 00:34:24,728 Konoe is right. 415 00:34:25,688 --> 00:34:28,023 Nothing in Japan is ever black and white. 416 00:34:29,984 --> 00:34:32,152 There are a million shades of gray. 417 00:34:35,448 --> 00:34:38,492 [ shouts and despairing cries ] 418 00:34:41,913 --> 00:34:44,456 [ indistinct conversations ] 419 00:34:45,541 --> 00:34:48,085 [ flute playing ] 420 00:34:49,796 --> 00:34:51,254 Hi, mister. 421 00:35:00,264 --> 00:35:02,849 [ speaking Japanese ] 422 00:35:14,612 --> 00:35:16,154 FELLERS: Aya, I hope you don't mind me 423 00:35:16,322 --> 00:35:17,948 showing up like this unannounced, 424 00:35:18,116 --> 00:35:20,742 but I was serving duty in the Philippines, 425 00:35:20,910 --> 00:35:22,744 and I got an assignment to come to Japan. 426 00:35:22,912 --> 00:35:24,621 Since I was nowhere near the neighborhood, I thought... 427 00:35:24,789 --> 00:35:26,206 Please, go away. 428 00:35:28,751 --> 00:35:31,962 Aya, I sent you so many letters, 429 00:35:32,588 --> 00:35:33,964 none of which you... you returned. 430 00:35:34,215 --> 00:35:35,757 You shouldn't have come. 431 00:35:35,925 --> 00:35:40,345 [ school bell ringing ] 432 00:35:40,513 --> 00:35:43,557 STUDENT: [ speaks Japanese ] 433 00:35:43,724 --> 00:35:45,142 [ speaks Japanese ] 434 00:35:45,309 --> 00:35:46,935 AYA:. [ speaks Japanese ] 435 00:35:49,939 --> 00:35:51,815 Good morning. 436 00:35:53,067 --> 00:35:54,860 STUDENTS: Good morning. 437 00:35:55,027 --> 00:35:56,278 Good morning. 438 00:35:56,445 --> 00:35:58,572 STUDENTS: Good morning. 439 00:36:13,004 --> 00:36:15,338 HEAD TEACHER: Shimada Sensei... 440 00:36:19,343 --> 00:36:21,094 [ speaking Japanese ] 441 00:36:31,272 --> 00:36:33,023 They are going to call the police. 442 00:36:33,858 --> 00:36:35,775 May I walk with you a little bit? 443 00:36:49,957 --> 00:36:53,376 My father made me promise one thing, 444 00:36:53,544 --> 00:36:56,254 that I would never marry an American. 445 00:36:56,422 --> 00:37:00,592 When he became ill, I came back to Japan. 446 00:37:01,844 --> 00:37:03,303 He passed away. 447 00:37:05,932 --> 00:37:07,390 I'm sorry. 448 00:37:18,569 --> 00:37:21,655 You look as beautiful as the first time we ever met. 449 00:37:34,085 --> 00:37:35,293 [ knife tapping crystal ] 450 00:37:37,255 --> 00:37:39,965 Gentlemen, we won't be dining on steak tonight. 451 00:37:40,132 --> 00:37:41,424 This country is starving, 452 00:37:41,592 --> 00:37:43,593 and if word got out that we were feasting, 453 00:37:43,761 --> 00:37:45,387 we would lose our moral authority, 454 00:37:45,554 --> 00:37:48,723 and, of course, moral authority is what we need the most. 455 00:37:48,891 --> 00:37:51,559 Ah, it looks as if our dinner is ready. 456 00:37:51,727 --> 00:37:52,769 Courage, men. 457 00:37:52,937 --> 00:37:54,437 [ laughter ] 458 00:37:56,274 --> 00:37:58,692 I intend to make Japan the world's greatest experiment 459 00:37:58,859 --> 00:38:01,152 in the liberation of a people from military rule. 460 00:38:01,320 --> 00:38:02,862 How is your investigation coming, General? 461 00:38:03,030 --> 00:38:04,155 Fine. 462 00:38:05,533 --> 00:38:08,535 I hear you're working round the clock... 463 00:38:08,703 --> 00:38:12,038 you and all the other top Japan experts. 464 00:38:16,836 --> 00:38:18,962 Excuse me for a moment, gentlemen. 465 00:38:31,183 --> 00:38:32,934 [ sighs ] 466 00:38:47,533 --> 00:38:49,367 You know, he's playing you, General. 467 00:38:49,535 --> 00:38:51,911 MaCArthur, like a fiddle. 468 00:38:55,207 --> 00:38:56,541 [ cigarette lighter clinks ] 469 00:38:59,003 --> 00:39:00,462 MaCArthur believes in honor. 470 00:39:00,629 --> 00:39:01,671 And glory. 471 00:39:01,839 --> 00:39:04,341 His own, of course, at your expense. 472 00:39:05,676 --> 00:39:08,261 He wants to save Hirohito, but he needs you to do it. 473 00:39:08,429 --> 00:39:09,512 He doesn't need me. 474 00:39:09,680 --> 00:39:11,181 He's the Supreme Commander. 475 00:39:11,349 --> 00:39:14,184 Oh, he's much more ambitious than that. 476 00:39:14,352 --> 00:39:17,020 He wants to be the next President of the United States. 477 00:39:18,439 --> 00:39:21,649 What do you think all those photographs are for? 478 00:39:21,817 --> 00:39:23,610 Are you finished, General? 479 00:39:25,279 --> 00:39:27,947 He doesn't want to ruin his chances of being nominated, 480 00:39:28,115 --> 00:39:31,201 and he knows Americans want to see the Emperor's head on a stake. 481 00:39:31,369 --> 00:39:33,161 Have you stopped to consider what would happen 482 00:39:33,329 --> 00:39:34,913 if the Emperor were to hang? 483 00:39:35,081 --> 00:39:37,624 This whole occupation could blow up on us. 484 00:39:37,792 --> 00:39:39,667 It's not a decision I'll take lightly. 485 00:39:39,835 --> 00:39:42,712 I agree. It's a quagmire, 486 00:39:42,880 --> 00:39:44,631 but justice should be served. 487 00:39:44,799 --> 00:39:48,676 Revenge is not the same thing as justice. 488 00:39:50,971 --> 00:39:52,722 You play it how you want, General, 489 00:39:52,890 --> 00:39:56,059 but if MaCArthur finds a way to save Hirohito 490 00:39:56,227 --> 00:39:57,477 and blame it on you, 491 00:39:57,645 --> 00:39:58,895 he'll do it. 492 00:39:59,063 --> 00:40:01,898 He has no guarantee that I will exonerate the Emperor. 493 00:40:02,274 --> 00:40:04,776 He knows you share his phobia of Communists. 494 00:40:04,944 --> 00:40:07,112 It's precisely why he chose you. 495 00:40:09,698 --> 00:40:12,075 He also knows you have an affinity for Japan... 496 00:40:13,828 --> 00:40:16,079 and Japanese women. 497 00:40:29,802 --> 00:40:32,095 Don't let him play you, General. 498 00:40:33,264 --> 00:40:34,973 MacARTHUR: Ready, Higgins? 499 00:40:35,141 --> 00:40:38,476 Over here, Eichelberger, for your moment in the sun. 500 00:40:42,648 --> 00:40:43,690 There we go. 501 00:40:43,858 --> 00:40:45,024 HIGGINS: Very good, sir. 502 00:40:45,192 --> 00:40:47,318 MaCARTHUR: Very good. That went quite well, I think. 503 00:40:48,154 --> 00:40:50,363 I'll be sure you all get a copy. 504 00:40:52,741 --> 00:40:53,867 Where to, sir? 505 00:40:55,077 --> 00:40:58,496 That document I gave you on the woman, where is it? 506 00:40:58,664 --> 00:40:59,706 Right here, sir. 507 00:40:59,874 --> 00:41:01,166 Did you let anyone see it? 508 00:41:01,333 --> 00:41:02,750 Of course not, sir. 509 00:41:05,463 --> 00:41:06,838 Here it is. 510 00:41:07,840 --> 00:41:09,549 No, that's all right, you keep it. 511 00:41:10,801 --> 00:41:12,427 I need a drink. 512 00:41:14,054 --> 00:41:16,431 TAKAHASHI: I'll take you, sir. 513 00:41:16,599 --> 00:41:18,975 FELLERS: Did you find out anything else on her? 514 00:41:19,143 --> 00:41:22,604 I have not been able to contact her uncle. 515 00:41:23,564 --> 00:41:27,525 But she was teaching at a school near Shizuoka, 516 00:41:27,693 --> 00:41:29,402 but the town was bombed. 517 00:41:31,113 --> 00:41:33,156 Bombed? Shizuoka? 518 00:41:33,365 --> 00:41:34,407 Yes. 519 00:41:34,575 --> 00:41:35,867 Nine months ago. 520 00:41:36,619 --> 00:41:38,703 That's impossible. 521 00:41:38,871 --> 00:41:42,373 The damage was... extensive. 522 00:41:48,172 --> 00:41:49,589 How far is it? 523 00:41:49,757 --> 00:41:51,758 Three hours from here. 524 00:41:54,512 --> 00:41:55,678 Let's go. 525 00:42:13,781 --> 00:42:17,492 [ school bell ringing ] 526 00:42:23,832 --> 00:42:24,874 TEACHER: [ speaks Japanese ] 527 00:42:25,042 --> 00:42:26,501 [ speaks Japanese ] 528 00:42:29,171 --> 00:42:30,380 FELLERS: Hi. 529 00:42:32,341 --> 00:42:33,883 Made you smile. 530 00:42:36,637 --> 00:42:38,054 You worked late. 531 00:42:38,222 --> 00:42:39,681 Yes. 532 00:42:41,058 --> 00:42:44,477 While I waited, I did some research for this paper I have to write. 533 00:42:44,645 --> 00:42:47,313 I learned a lot just walking around your school. 534 00:42:48,691 --> 00:42:50,483 How do you get your kids to clean the grounds? 535 00:42:50,651 --> 00:42:52,193 - [ boys shouting in Japanese ] - [ rock strikes ] 536 00:42:52,361 --> 00:42:54,654 [ shouting in Japanese ] 537 00:42:54,822 --> 00:42:57,407 [ boys laughing ] 538 00:42:59,410 --> 00:43:02,036 [ shouting in Japanese ] 539 00:43:06,250 --> 00:43:08,001 Keep the pressure. 540 00:43:15,884 --> 00:43:17,927 [ faucet running ] 541 00:43:23,767 --> 00:43:26,728 The army is teaching kids to hate foreigners. 542 00:43:28,063 --> 00:43:29,522 Those pamphlets on the shelf, 543 00:43:30,524 --> 00:43:32,650 they hand them out everywhere. 544 00:43:32,818 --> 00:43:35,570 I hate what it's doing to people. 545 00:43:42,661 --> 00:43:43,995 Come. 546 00:43:50,419 --> 00:43:54,297 Some of my students aren't even allowed to study English anymore. 547 00:43:55,299 --> 00:43:57,717 My class is so small now. 548 00:44:14,151 --> 00:44:17,028 I am afraid, after all. 549 00:44:18,197 --> 00:44:20,114 I'm afraid for... 550 00:44:22,409 --> 00:44:23,660 their future. 551 00:45:20,384 --> 00:45:21,759 [ engine stops ] 552 00:45:37,401 --> 00:45:39,944 [ crickets and cicadas chirping ] 553 00:46:20,277 --> 00:46:22,612 [ stifled sob ] 554 00:46:30,496 --> 00:46:32,955 I want to know who survived this raid. 555 00:46:35,250 --> 00:46:36,959 I would like a list. 556 00:46:42,883 --> 00:46:46,177 I can get you a list of the dead, sir. 557 00:47:07,449 --> 00:47:09,659 ROGERS: Sir, these are the names we're still trying to track down. 558 00:47:09,827 --> 00:47:11,160 - MaCARTHUR: Ready, Higgins? - HIGGINS: Yes, sir. 559 00:47:11,328 --> 00:47:12,870 Let's see, I think I'll stand here. 560 00:47:13,038 --> 00:47:14,080 Hold it. 561 00:47:14,748 --> 00:47:15,790 MaCARTHUR: All right. 562 00:47:16,792 --> 00:47:18,459 - How do I look? - AIDE: Very good, sir. 563 00:47:21,255 --> 00:47:22,672 - Yeah. - There you are, sir. 564 00:47:22,840 --> 00:47:25,007 MaCARTHUR: The baton is quite dramatic. 565 00:47:25,175 --> 00:47:26,342 AIDE: Very good, sir. 566 00:47:38,522 --> 00:47:41,691 [ typewriter clacking ] 567 00:47:57,708 --> 00:47:59,625 [ crumples paper ] 568 00:48:12,723 --> 00:48:14,682 My uncle is a general. 569 00:48:17,603 --> 00:48:19,896 He would be able to help you. 570 00:48:23,317 --> 00:48:24,358 Come here. 571 00:48:24,526 --> 00:48:25,568 [ laughs ] 572 00:48:29,406 --> 00:48:31,908 [ train whistle blows ] 573 00:48:32,075 --> 00:48:34,827 [ man making P.A. announcement in Japanese ] 574 00:48:43,587 --> 00:48:44,879 Don't look at them. 575 00:48:45,047 --> 00:48:46,964 Don't make eye contact. 576 00:48:47,132 --> 00:48:48,966 [ P.A. announcements continue ] 577 00:48:49,134 --> 00:48:50,259 [ train whistle blows ] 578 00:49:02,230 --> 00:49:05,149 [ speaking Japanese ] 579 00:49:05,317 --> 00:49:06,943 AYA: I used to come here as a girl. 580 00:49:07,110 --> 00:49:10,279 My uncle would tell me giants lived in these mountains. 581 00:49:26,964 --> 00:49:30,841 [ train whistle blows ] 582 00:49:58,203 --> 00:49:59,328 It's gonna be fine. 583 00:49:59,496 --> 00:50:00,830 Yeah? 584 00:50:00,998 --> 00:50:02,289 Yeah. 585 00:50:14,386 --> 00:50:15,678 Arigato. 586 00:50:31,445 --> 00:50:33,529 Ah, Aya-Chan... 587 00:50:35,657 --> 00:50:38,868 Oh, uh, welcome. 588 00:50:40,037 --> 00:50:41,537 It's a pleasure. 589 00:50:44,041 --> 00:50:46,959 Uh, please, come in. 590 00:50:47,252 --> 00:50:49,128 Follow me. 591 00:50:49,296 --> 00:50:50,546 [ speaking Japanese ] 592 00:50:50,714 --> 00:50:52,298 [ speaking Japanese ] 593 00:50:57,846 --> 00:50:58,888 [ speaks Japanese ] 594 00:50:59,056 --> 00:51:01,348 [ speaks Japanese ] 595 00:51:01,516 --> 00:51:02,558 KAJIMA: Oh... [ chuckles ] 596 00:51:02,726 --> 00:51:04,310 Your Japanese is very good. 597 00:51:04,478 --> 00:51:06,020 FELLERS: So is your English. 598 00:51:06,188 --> 00:51:07,897 You're surprised? 599 00:51:08,065 --> 00:51:12,693 I served two years at the Japanese embassy in Washington, 600 00:51:14,237 --> 00:51:15,362 Military Attaché. 601 00:51:15,947 --> 00:51:17,031 Please sit down. 602 00:51:17,199 --> 00:51:19,408 Ah, I'm sorry. 603 00:51:19,576 --> 00:51:21,410 KAJIMA: It fascinated me. 604 00:51:21,578 --> 00:51:24,121 Ah, these are my sons. 605 00:51:24,289 --> 00:51:26,791 Eiji, Akio. 606 00:51:26,958 --> 00:51:30,461 KAJIMA: [ speaking Japanese ] 607 00:51:34,257 --> 00:51:39,428 What binds you Americans together, beyond the colors of your flag? 608 00:51:43,016 --> 00:51:46,352 You see, Colonel, you will never understand 609 00:51:46,520 --> 00:51:51,607 complete devotion to one set of values. 610 00:51:51,775 --> 00:51:55,611 Your culture is much older and... and deeply rooted, 611 00:51:55,779 --> 00:51:58,197 and I hold it in the highest regard. 612 00:51:59,241 --> 00:52:03,661 And yet you are trying to undermine it 613 00:52:04,663 --> 00:52:06,664 with your oil embargo. 614 00:52:10,293 --> 00:52:12,002 MITSUKO: [ clears throat ] 615 00:52:13,839 --> 00:52:16,006 We'll speak of that tomorrow. 616 00:52:16,174 --> 00:52:19,093 Tonight, we drink more sake. 617 00:52:19,261 --> 00:52:21,053 Ah. Please. 618 00:52:21,721 --> 00:52:22,763 - Would you like... - Yes. 619 00:52:22,931 --> 00:52:26,308 My niece tells me you are writing a paper 620 00:52:26,476 --> 00:52:29,228 on the mind of the Japanese soldier. 621 00:52:30,313 --> 00:52:31,814 FELLERS: Yes. 622 00:52:31,982 --> 00:52:34,233 You have much to learn. 623 00:52:37,279 --> 00:52:38,445 Hai. 624 00:52:46,663 --> 00:52:50,833 Most of my books on the Japanese army are in Japanese, 625 00:52:51,001 --> 00:52:55,546 but some are in English, French, and Russian. 626 00:52:55,714 --> 00:52:57,631 You're welcome to read them. 627 00:52:57,799 --> 00:52:59,842 The English ones are here. 628 00:53:03,722 --> 00:53:05,514 If I may, 629 00:53:05,682 --> 00:53:07,099 what role does the Emperor play 630 00:53:07,267 --> 00:53:09,602 in the mindset of the Japanese soldier? 631 00:53:09,769 --> 00:53:12,313 Above all else, 632 00:53:12,480 --> 00:53:14,982 His Majesty is the reason 633 00:53:15,150 --> 00:53:17,651 the Japanese soldier is superior 634 00:53:17,819 --> 00:53:21,322 to the American soldier in his sense of duty. 635 00:53:24,576 --> 00:53:26,869 If we fight the United States, 636 00:53:27,871 --> 00:53:33,626 we will win because we follow his divine will. 637 00:53:35,670 --> 00:53:36,795 [ lighter clinks ] 638 00:53:36,963 --> 00:53:38,005 [ clink ] 639 00:53:40,884 --> 00:53:42,218 [ clink ] 640 00:53:42,385 --> 00:53:43,719 [ clink ] 641 00:53:43,887 --> 00:53:45,054 FELLERS: I want to know who amongst these men 642 00:53:45,222 --> 00:53:46,889 works inside the Imperial Palace. 643 00:53:47,057 --> 00:53:48,098 Uh, these two, sir. 644 00:53:48,266 --> 00:53:49,475 The most influential, I'd say, 645 00:53:49,643 --> 00:53:50,726 Vice Minister Sekiya. 646 00:53:50,894 --> 00:53:52,186 Call his office. 647 00:53:52,354 --> 00:53:53,854 RED: It's after 9:00, General. 648 00:53:54,022 --> 00:53:55,064 Call tonight. 649 00:53:55,232 --> 00:53:56,315 Call first thing in the morning. 650 00:53:56,483 --> 00:53:58,442 Send a messenger, and then call again. 651 00:53:58,610 --> 00:54:00,069 Yes, sir. 652 00:54:01,488 --> 00:54:02,863 Yes, sir. 653 00:54:11,498 --> 00:54:12,539 [ bell dings ] 654 00:54:12,707 --> 00:54:13,749 General? 655 00:54:13,917 --> 00:54:15,793 MaCARTHUR: Yes, Fellers? 656 00:54:16,711 --> 00:54:18,545 Here's what we got, sir. 657 00:54:18,713 --> 00:54:20,923 Vice Minister Teizaburo Sekiya, 658 00:54:21,091 --> 00:54:22,967 - [ bell dings ] - a high palace official. 659 00:54:23,134 --> 00:54:24,885 Now, his office is in the Palace. 660 00:54:25,053 --> 00:54:27,972 I've reached out to him through every official channel. 661 00:54:28,139 --> 00:54:30,599 I know your order was not to use weapons against the Palace. 662 00:54:30,767 --> 00:54:33,477 My order is not to use weapons, nor force of any kind. 663 00:54:33,645 --> 00:54:35,229 There will be a time when the Emperor will have to come to me, 664 00:54:35,397 --> 00:54:36,522 and he will come to me. 665 00:54:36,690 --> 00:54:38,774 We're talking about the Vice Minister, sir. 666 00:54:38,942 --> 00:54:41,443 I need access to him, but I can't just walk in there. 667 00:54:41,611 --> 00:54:44,363 The Imperial Guards are trained to defend the grounds to the death. 668 00:54:44,531 --> 00:54:46,699 - Find another way. - I have, sir. 669 00:54:46,866 --> 00:54:48,826 Request an extension from Washington. 670 00:54:48,994 --> 00:54:50,286 We are going to meet their goddamn deadline, 671 00:54:50,453 --> 00:54:53,122 and if you can't do it, I'll find someone who can. 672 00:54:53,290 --> 00:54:55,124 Then I require weapons, General. 673 00:54:55,292 --> 00:54:57,209 I'll give you a weapon. 674 00:54:58,586 --> 00:55:00,379 Prepare a letter for my signature now. 675 00:55:01,131 --> 00:55:02,172 Yes, sir. 676 00:55:02,340 --> 00:55:04,633 "To the Imperial Household, 677 00:55:04,801 --> 00:55:06,844 "as Supreme Commander of all Allied forces, 678 00:55:07,012 --> 00:55:10,681 "I order you to allow Brigadier General Bonner Fellers 679 00:55:10,849 --> 00:55:12,474 "to enter the Imperial premises 680 00:55:12,642 --> 00:55:17,313 "to meet with Vice Minister Sekiya immediately. 681 00:55:17,480 --> 00:55:19,398 Signed, Supreme Commander, et cetera. " 682 00:55:21,151 --> 00:55:24,278 You may take a small contingent 683 00:55:24,446 --> 00:55:26,655 solely for your personal protection. 684 00:55:26,823 --> 00:55:28,240 Now, go on. 685 00:55:28,992 --> 00:55:30,117 Yes, sir. 686 00:55:32,120 --> 00:55:33,746 [ typewriter clacking ] 687 00:55:38,376 --> 00:55:39,626 [ taps inkpad ] 688 00:55:45,091 --> 00:55:46,675 TAKAHASHI: Please, sir, you don't understand. 689 00:55:48,011 --> 00:55:49,511 I understand. 690 00:55:52,265 --> 00:55:53,557 General. 691 00:55:54,100 --> 00:55:55,476 Sir. 692 00:56:01,107 --> 00:56:03,984 This needs to be arranged, General Fellers. 693 00:56:04,152 --> 00:56:06,570 I'm going to arrange it right now. 694 00:56:14,746 --> 00:56:15,913 [ speaks Japanese ] 695 00:56:18,583 --> 00:56:19,875 GUARD: [ shouts in Japanese ] 696 00:56:37,185 --> 00:56:40,062 Tell him we are here under the order 697 00:56:40,230 --> 00:56:43,565 of the Supreme Commander, General Douglas MacArthur. 698 00:56:43,733 --> 00:56:47,444 I need to be in a room with Vice Minister Sekiya in 10 minutes. 699 00:56:50,865 --> 00:56:52,324 Tell him! 700 00:57:02,252 --> 00:57:03,794 [ speaking Japanese ] 701 00:57:26,651 --> 00:57:28,235 TAKAHASHI: MaCArthur. 702 00:57:31,489 --> 00:57:33,031 [ shouts in Japanese ] 703 00:57:42,083 --> 00:57:44,877 [ whispering in Japanese ] 704 00:57:55,805 --> 00:57:58,307 [ speaking in Japanese ] 705 00:57:59,893 --> 00:58:02,561 Just you. No weapons. 706 00:58:09,319 --> 00:58:10,360 Wait here. 707 00:58:10,528 --> 00:58:11,695 Yes, sir. 708 00:58:16,117 --> 00:58:19,244 [ speaking Japanese ] 709 00:58:19,412 --> 00:58:21,497 [ shouts in Japanese ] 710 00:58:42,477 --> 00:58:43,519 [ heavy thud ] 711 00:58:43,686 --> 00:58:45,729 It would be very helpful to see something 712 00:58:45,897 --> 00:58:47,564 that reflects the Emperor's state of mind 713 00:58:47,732 --> 00:58:49,191 before and during the war. 714 00:58:49,359 --> 00:58:55,572 His Majesty does not record his personal feelings and memories. 715 00:58:55,740 --> 00:58:57,032 Did he write any letters, 716 00:58:57,200 --> 00:59:01,036 messages to military or political leaders regarding the war? 717 00:59:02,872 --> 00:59:08,085 This is my own private record 718 00:59:08,253 --> 00:59:14,967 of a crucial Imperial Council meeting three months before the war began. 719 00:59:17,387 --> 00:59:19,721 The Emperor broke all precedent 720 00:59:19,889 --> 00:59:25,060 by unexpectedly addressing the ministers directly. 721 00:59:25,228 --> 00:59:30,190 His Majesty recited a gyosei written by his grandfather. 722 00:59:30,358 --> 00:59:31,942 A tanka poem? 723 00:59:39,367 --> 00:59:40,701 Yes. 724 00:59:46,541 --> 00:59:49,960 [ chanting in Japanese ] 725 01:00:25,955 --> 01:00:30,459 It says, "It is our hope 726 01:00:30,627 --> 01:00:35,005 "that all the world's oceans be joined in peace. 727 01:00:35,173 --> 01:00:42,137 So why do the winds and waves now rise up in an angry rage?" 728 01:00:45,183 --> 01:00:48,310 That's not a strong vindication of the Emperor, sir. 729 01:00:48,478 --> 01:00:51,021 It was an extraordinary act of courage 730 01:00:51,189 --> 01:00:55,984 for His Majesty to recite it at that meeting. 731 01:00:56,152 --> 01:00:59,613 The Emperor does not express himself directly, 732 01:00:59,781 --> 01:01:01,740 as most men do. 733 01:01:03,242 --> 01:01:06,995 Well, I'm going to express myself very directly, 734 01:01:07,163 --> 01:01:11,083 because 2,000 years of your national identity are on the line. 735 01:01:11,250 --> 01:01:14,002 Did the Emperor order the attack on Pearl Harbor? 736 01:01:18,675 --> 01:01:23,553 As I said, His Majesty recited a tanka poem 737 01:01:24,389 --> 01:01:26,556 written by his grandfather. 738 01:01:27,058 --> 01:01:32,187 I'll be happy to recite it again for you, General. 739 01:01:34,357 --> 01:01:37,109 If you want to save the Emperor 740 01:01:37,276 --> 01:01:40,028 from being deposed and put on trial... 741 01:01:43,074 --> 01:01:45,158 I'm gonna need more, Mr. Vice Minister, 742 01:01:45,326 --> 01:01:47,619 and I'm gonna need it soon. 743 01:01:55,294 --> 01:01:58,046 [ speaking Japanese ] 744 01:02:03,720 --> 01:02:06,263 [ music playing ] 745 01:02:06,431 --> 01:02:09,975 [ patrons speaking Japanese ] 746 01:02:17,400 --> 01:02:24,489 [ speaking Japanese ] 747 01:02:24,657 --> 01:02:27,284 [ laughing ] 748 01:02:31,789 --> 01:02:32,831 [ chopstick holder strikes Fellers ] 749 01:02:32,999 --> 01:02:35,083 [ laughing ] 750 01:02:38,588 --> 01:02:39,921 [ laughing ] 751 01:02:43,092 --> 01:02:46,094 [ men conversing in Japanese ] 752 01:02:46,262 --> 01:02:47,345 Oi. 753 01:02:48,264 --> 01:02:49,306 [ whispers in Japanese ] 754 01:02:57,190 --> 01:02:58,315 [ grunts ] 755 01:02:59,317 --> 01:03:01,610 [ grunts and groans ] 756 01:03:01,778 --> 01:03:03,945 [ shouting in Japanese ] 757 01:03:04,113 --> 01:03:05,155 [ groans ] 758 01:03:05,323 --> 01:03:07,157 [ coughing ] 759 01:03:17,710 --> 01:03:20,837 [ homeless people conversing in Japanese ] 760 01:03:32,141 --> 01:03:33,475 TAKAHASHI: General Fellers! 761 01:03:37,313 --> 01:03:39,981 - Leave me alone. - You are bleeding. 762 01:03:42,318 --> 01:03:43,944 Please, General, come with me. 763 01:03:44,111 --> 01:03:48,824 Why? You want to give me that list, Takahashi? 764 01:03:48,991 --> 01:03:50,867 The list of the dead. 765 01:03:51,536 --> 01:03:53,578 I don't have it, sir. 766 01:03:53,746 --> 01:03:55,372 Then go home. 767 01:03:58,709 --> 01:04:01,253 Don't you have a family to go home to? 768 01:04:28,865 --> 01:04:30,365 [ typewriter clacking ] 769 01:04:35,496 --> 01:04:37,038 [ sighs ] 770 01:04:37,206 --> 01:04:41,877 Here, you should add that its roots are in religious traditions 771 01:04:42,879 --> 01:04:45,839 and can be traced back to Shinto. 772 01:04:48,593 --> 01:04:53,597 If you understand devotion, you will understand Japan. 773 01:04:54,849 --> 01:04:58,727 [ thunder ] 774 01:05:02,899 --> 01:05:05,775 [ rain falling ] 775 01:05:17,455 --> 01:05:21,207 KAJIMA: There are two Japanese words you should know. 776 01:05:21,375 --> 01:05:23,710 "Tatemae," the way things appear, 777 01:05:23,878 --> 01:05:26,755 "honne," the way they really are. 778 01:05:27,590 --> 01:05:29,049 When you look at Japan, 779 01:05:29,216 --> 01:05:34,095 you see the most modern and Westernized ofAsian countries, 780 01:05:34,263 --> 01:05:37,891 but that is a tatemae, the surface. 781 01:05:38,059 --> 01:05:40,477 [ thunder ] 782 01:05:40,645 --> 01:05:42,437 FELLERS: And the honne? 783 01:05:42,605 --> 01:05:45,941 KAJIMA: It is the true heartbeat of my country, 784 01:05:46,108 --> 01:05:49,736 which is more than 2,000 years old. 785 01:05:51,489 --> 01:05:54,783 It has nothing to do with the West. 786 01:05:58,537 --> 01:06:05,043 Japan runs on the ancient warrior code of loyalty and obedience. 787 01:06:05,211 --> 01:06:06,711 [ thunder ] 788 01:06:10,591 --> 01:06:12,467 [ typewriter clacking ] 789 01:06:16,138 --> 01:06:18,390 FELLERS: After an exhaustive review... 790 01:06:19,642 --> 01:06:22,310 I can find no evidence exonerating the Emperor. 791 01:06:22,478 --> 01:06:25,313 [ thunder ] 792 01:06:26,816 --> 01:06:31,152 As Head of State, Hirohito cannot sidestep war guilt. 793 01:06:33,572 --> 01:06:36,241 I have no choice but to conclude that he is part of, 794 01:06:36,659 --> 01:06:40,036 and must be considered an instigator of the Pacific war. 795 01:06:40,913 --> 01:06:44,416 His arrest and trial may cause significant internal unrest... 796 01:06:46,002 --> 01:06:47,502 but it is necessary. 797 01:06:48,504 --> 01:06:55,010 [ thunder ] 798 01:06:56,846 --> 01:06:59,180 [ footsteps ] 799 01:07:02,810 --> 01:07:05,687 General Fellers, good news. 800 01:07:05,855 --> 01:07:08,189 What? What time is it? 801 01:07:08,357 --> 01:07:09,733 Midnight, sir. 802 01:07:09,900 --> 01:07:12,485 Kido wants to talk to you. 803 01:07:13,988 --> 01:07:15,780 I'm going to bed. 804 01:07:15,948 --> 01:07:18,241 You don't understand, sir. I found Kido. 805 01:07:18,409 --> 01:07:19,617 I'm not doing this anymore. 806 01:07:19,785 --> 01:07:21,369 Tomorrow I'll tell MaCArthur 807 01:07:21,537 --> 01:07:23,038 I couldn't give him his miracle. 808 01:07:23,205 --> 01:07:24,789 But he is here, sir! 809 01:07:25,624 --> 01:07:26,666 Kido's here? 810 01:07:26,834 --> 01:07:27,876 Yes. 811 01:07:28,044 --> 01:07:29,377 Where? 812 01:07:33,215 --> 01:07:34,799 He is coming up. 813 01:07:56,030 --> 01:07:57,072 [ bell dings ] 814 01:08:47,373 --> 01:08:49,207 General Fellers. 815 01:08:51,127 --> 01:08:54,546 [ speaking Japanese ] 816 01:09:04,890 --> 01:09:06,307 [ speaks Japanese ] 817 01:09:13,315 --> 01:09:14,440 [ speaks Japanese ] 818 01:09:26,579 --> 01:09:28,830 Hate to disturb you at this hour, sir. 819 01:09:29,832 --> 01:09:31,583 Aya Shimada. 820 01:09:31,750 --> 01:09:33,334 She's from a prominent semi-noble family 821 01:09:33,502 --> 01:09:35,336 just outside Shizuoka City. 822 01:09:35,504 --> 01:09:37,463 Her father is a major landholder. 823 01:09:37,631 --> 01:09:39,632 They were at college together in America. 824 01:09:39,800 --> 01:09:41,843 Now, we know he visited her in Japan. 825 01:09:42,011 --> 01:09:43,344 These are the dates he was here. 826 01:09:43,512 --> 01:09:44,554 There were no prohibitions 827 01:09:44,722 --> 01:09:46,347 against traveling to Japan before the war. 828 01:09:46,515 --> 01:09:49,684 Forgive me, sir, but plain and simple, he's a Jap lover. 829 01:09:49,852 --> 01:09:50,894 That's the worst you have? 830 01:09:51,395 --> 01:09:53,980 No, sir. The worst is right here. 831 01:09:54,690 --> 01:09:57,358 Fellers had direct input into the selection of targets in Japan 832 01:09:57,526 --> 01:10:01,654 for Allied bombing raids from August 1942 to July 1945. 833 01:10:01,822 --> 01:10:05,325 And he attempted to steer planners away from targets in Shizuoka, 834 01:10:05,492 --> 01:10:08,494 near where Aya Shimada frequently worked as a teacher. 835 01:10:10,414 --> 01:10:13,708 Excellent work, General. I'll hold on to these for now. 836 01:10:13,876 --> 01:10:15,043 By all means, sir. 837 01:10:15,211 --> 01:10:16,920 And I will see to it that you are rewarded 838 01:10:17,087 --> 01:10:18,630 for your dedication, Richter. 839 01:10:18,797 --> 01:10:19,881 Just doing what's right, sir. 840 01:10:20,049 --> 01:10:21,299 Carry on. 841 01:10:21,467 --> 01:10:22,717 [ clicks heels ] 842 01:10:27,598 --> 01:10:31,142 KIDO: [ speaking Japanese ] 843 01:10:39,735 --> 01:10:43,529 You understand, this is sensitive. 844 01:10:43,697 --> 01:10:47,659 Certain people won't appreciate my speaking with you. 845 01:10:48,494 --> 01:10:52,413 [ speaking Japanese ] 846 01:10:55,042 --> 01:10:59,796 On August 9th, the Supreme Council convened at midnight 847 01:10:59,964 --> 01:11:02,715 to discuss whether or not to surrender. 848 01:11:02,883 --> 01:11:05,927 [ speaking Japanese ] 849 01:11:06,095 --> 01:11:08,346 TAKAHASHI: Fires burned throughout the city. 850 01:11:08,514 --> 01:11:12,558 [ explosions ] 851 01:11:13,852 --> 01:11:15,812 [ speaking Japanese ] 852 01:11:15,980 --> 01:11:18,439 TAKAHASHI: Three chief ministers from the council 853 01:11:18,607 --> 01:11:20,817 spoke against the surrender. 854 01:11:20,985 --> 01:11:24,279 The Foreign Minister, the Navy Minister, 855 01:11:24,446 --> 01:11:26,364 the President of the Privy Council 856 01:11:26,532 --> 01:11:29,284 wanted to surrender. 857 01:11:29,451 --> 01:11:33,121 It was three to three, deadlock. 858 01:11:33,289 --> 01:11:35,164 And how did they break the... the deadlock? 859 01:11:35,332 --> 01:11:38,668 [ speaking Japanese ] 860 01:11:38,836 --> 01:11:42,422 KIDO: [ speaking Japanese ] 861 01:11:42,589 --> 01:11:44,590 TAKAHASHI: The Emperor began to speak. 862 01:11:44,758 --> 01:11:45,800 HIROHITO: [ speaking Japanese ] 863 01:11:45,968 --> 01:11:49,095 TAKAHASHI: "I trust the Allies," he said. 864 01:11:49,263 --> 01:11:51,639 "I want to accept their terms. 865 01:11:51,807 --> 01:11:54,142 I wish you all to agree with me. " 866 01:11:55,811 --> 01:11:58,104 KIDO: [ speaking Japanese ] 867 01:11:58,272 --> 01:12:00,690 TAKAHASHI: The War Minister, Anami, begged the Emperor... 868 01:12:00,858 --> 01:12:02,025 [ speaking Japanese ] 869 01:12:02,192 --> 01:12:04,652 TAKAHASHI: "You must not surrender. " 870 01:12:04,820 --> 01:12:07,655 [ speaking Japanese ] 871 01:12:07,823 --> 01:12:09,198 [ speaking Japanese ] 872 01:12:09,366 --> 01:12:11,326 TAKAHASHI: The Emperor repeated, 873 01:12:11,493 --> 01:12:14,620 "I wish you all to agree with me," 874 01:12:14,788 --> 01:12:18,207 and then he left the room. 875 01:12:18,375 --> 01:12:20,877 FELLERS: And what about the fanatics in the army? 876 01:12:21,045 --> 01:12:22,170 What happened? What about them? 877 01:12:22,338 --> 01:12:24,339 [ speaking Japanese ] 878 01:12:24,506 --> 01:12:26,007 [ speaking Japanese ] 879 01:12:26,175 --> 01:12:29,552 TAKAHASHI: His Majesty knew they would keep fighting, 880 01:12:29,720 --> 01:12:34,015 so he decided to broadcast his wishes to the people. 881 01:12:34,183 --> 01:12:35,725 He made a recording, 882 01:12:35,893 --> 01:12:40,021 and we were ready to send it to Radio Tokyo for broadcast. 883 01:12:40,189 --> 01:12:41,731 What time was that? 884 01:12:41,899 --> 01:12:42,940 TAKAHASHI: [ speaks Japanese ] 885 01:12:43,108 --> 01:12:44,150 [ speaks Japanese ] 886 01:12:44,318 --> 01:12:46,277 TAKAHASHI: At 11 P.M. 887 01:12:46,487 --> 01:12:47,528 Suddenly... 888 01:12:47,696 --> 01:12:50,281 [ gunfire, shouting ] 889 01:12:50,449 --> 01:12:55,203 A thousand soldiers attacked the Palace. 890 01:12:55,371 --> 01:12:57,747 [ men shouting ] 891 01:12:57,915 --> 01:12:59,248 Aah! 892 01:12:59,416 --> 01:13:02,126 [ shouting in Japanese ] 893 01:13:07,383 --> 01:13:08,716 They all came at once? 894 01:13:08,884 --> 01:13:10,843 TAKAHASHI: [ speaking Japanese ] 895 01:13:11,011 --> 01:13:12,261 [ speaking Japanese ] 896 01:13:12,429 --> 01:13:13,930 TAKAHASHI: Six different times. 897 01:13:14,098 --> 01:13:16,432 They were looking for the recording. 898 01:13:18,018 --> 01:13:19,977 Aah! 899 01:13:24,566 --> 01:13:26,109 Aah! 900 01:13:27,236 --> 01:13:28,903 [ gunfire and shouting ] 901 01:13:32,741 --> 01:13:34,367 TAKAHASHI: They were also coming to kill me. 902 01:13:36,036 --> 01:13:37,078 Aah! 903 01:13:37,246 --> 01:13:38,287 TAKAHASHI: And I believe... 904 01:13:38,455 --> 01:13:39,497 Yaah! 905 01:13:39,665 --> 01:13:41,999 they would have killed His Majesty. 906 01:13:42,167 --> 01:13:46,421 [ coughing ] 907 01:14:00,018 --> 01:14:01,436 [ shouting ] 908 01:14:01,603 --> 01:14:04,313 TAKAHASHI: We hid together in a basement room. 909 01:14:04,481 --> 01:14:05,606 [ whispers in Japanese ] 910 01:14:05,774 --> 01:14:08,901 They never found us, or the recording. 911 01:14:10,362 --> 01:14:15,450 At 8:00 A.M., General Tanaka arrived and stopped the soldiers, 912 01:14:15,617 --> 01:14:18,911 and many of the officers shot themselves. 913 01:14:19,079 --> 01:14:23,082 Then General Tanaka went into his room... 914 01:14:23,250 --> 01:14:25,501 - [ gunshot ] - and shot himself. 915 01:14:26,545 --> 01:14:29,797 Hours later, the recording was broadcast, 916 01:14:29,965 --> 01:14:32,341 - [ Hirohito speaking ] - and the whole nation heard the Emperor 917 01:14:32,509 --> 01:14:34,218 tell them in his own voice 918 01:14:34,386 --> 01:14:37,972 that Japan had accepted the Allies' terms. 919 01:14:41,685 --> 01:14:46,355 I need proof that this happened the way you just told me. 920 01:14:46,523 --> 01:14:52,236 [ speaking Japanese ] 921 01:14:53,489 --> 01:14:56,199 All records were destroyed, 922 01:14:56,366 --> 01:14:59,702 and many witnesses killed themselves. 923 01:15:01,371 --> 01:15:04,373 You can believe me or not, 924 01:15:04,541 --> 01:15:09,378 but that is the true story of how Japan surrendered. 925 01:15:10,964 --> 01:15:13,549 [ speaking Japanese ] 926 01:16:08,188 --> 01:16:09,897 [ engine starts ] 927 01:16:10,065 --> 01:16:11,649 I only have his word. 928 01:16:13,151 --> 01:16:16,904 How do I know it's not blind loyalty to the Emperor? 929 01:16:30,794 --> 01:16:31,877 TAKAHASHI: Can I take you, sir? 930 01:16:34,548 --> 01:16:35,965 I'll be all right. 931 01:16:41,013 --> 01:16:44,348 I do want to apologize for the things that I said. 932 01:16:45,058 --> 01:16:46,601 No need, sir. 933 01:16:49,896 --> 01:16:53,983 You don't have a family, do you, Mr. Takahashi? 934 01:16:57,070 --> 01:16:58,779 My wife died 935 01:16:58,947 --> 01:17:01,866 in one of the first raids to hit Tokyo. 936 01:17:04,244 --> 01:17:05,745 How did you cope? 937 01:17:08,749 --> 01:17:10,249 I didn't. 938 01:17:11,543 --> 01:17:13,252 I thought I would die, too. 939 01:17:18,008 --> 01:17:19,967 [ starts engine ] 940 01:17:50,374 --> 01:17:51,582 You must go. 941 01:17:56,129 --> 01:17:58,506 The police are starting to round up Americans. 942 01:17:58,674 --> 01:18:01,384 Our countries will soon be at war. 943 01:18:03,470 --> 01:18:06,013 The car will take you. They are watching the trains. 944 01:18:07,015 --> 01:18:08,057 Where's Aya? 945 01:18:08,225 --> 01:18:09,308 You're putting Aya at risk. 946 01:18:09,476 --> 01:18:10,601 You must never see her again. 947 01:18:10,769 --> 01:18:12,019 FELLERS: No. You can't do this. 948 01:18:12,187 --> 01:18:13,229 Aya! 949 01:18:19,653 --> 01:18:21,445 What you want is impossible. 950 01:18:32,499 --> 01:18:33,833 Go. 951 01:18:37,546 --> 01:18:41,048 - [ speaking Japanese ] - [ sobbing ] 952 01:18:45,846 --> 01:18:48,055 [ speaking Japanese ] 953 01:18:48,223 --> 01:18:49,557 [ shouts in Japanese ] 954 01:18:54,020 --> 01:18:55,062 Aya! 955 01:18:55,230 --> 01:18:56,272 [ shouting in Japanese ] 956 01:18:56,440 --> 01:18:57,523 Aya! 957 01:18:59,109 --> 01:19:01,235 [ Aya's muted shouts ] 958 01:19:01,403 --> 01:19:05,573 [ shouting in Japanese ] 959 01:19:56,124 --> 01:19:59,585 I need to say something to you. 960 01:19:59,753 --> 01:20:01,962 I commanded troops. 961 01:20:02,130 --> 01:20:05,674 Yes. I looked up your record. 962 01:20:07,135 --> 01:20:09,553 You were at Saipan, Okinawa. 963 01:20:11,223 --> 01:20:12,515 Bloody battles. 964 01:20:14,226 --> 01:20:18,395 We did our duty, 965 01:20:18,563 --> 01:20:23,484 but we lost our humanity. 966 01:20:30,992 --> 01:20:32,451 You must understand... 967 01:20:34,830 --> 01:20:37,790 we Japanese are a selfless people, 968 01:20:37,958 --> 01:20:40,376 capable of immense sacrifice 969 01:20:41,211 --> 01:20:46,924 because of our complete devotion to a set of ideals. 970 01:20:50,262 --> 01:20:53,514 We are also ruthless warriors... 971 01:20:55,058 --> 01:20:58,853 capable of unspeakable crimes 972 01:21:00,146 --> 01:21:03,524 because of that same complete devotion. 973 01:21:05,652 --> 01:21:10,531 I cannot tell you if the Emperor is guilty or innocent. 974 01:21:11,199 --> 01:21:15,661 I don't know if he brought us to war. 975 01:21:17,455 --> 01:21:20,457 But he has brought us to peace. 976 01:21:21,626 --> 01:21:25,504 He made a brave decision against intense pressure. 977 01:21:25,672 --> 01:21:28,716 I know you would do the same. 978 01:21:39,144 --> 01:21:43,397 [ footsteps ] 979 01:21:43,565 --> 01:21:45,482 [ panel slides ] 980 01:21:53,992 --> 01:21:56,452 They were written for you. 981 01:22:52,550 --> 01:22:55,302 AYA: You gave me such happiness, 982 01:22:55,470 --> 01:22:57,805 but life is not so simple. 983 01:22:59,683 --> 01:23:01,809 I hope someday you will understand 984 01:23:01,977 --> 01:23:04,353 that I only ever had one choice. 985 01:23:06,147 --> 01:23:07,398 [ explosion ] 986 01:23:07,565 --> 01:23:08,899 [ girls screams and cries ] 987 01:23:09,067 --> 01:23:13,153 AYA: In the end, I am where I belong, 988 01:23:13,321 --> 01:23:16,657 but my heart is with you always. 989 01:23:16,825 --> 01:23:19,326 [ sirens, airplane engines ] 990 01:23:19,494 --> 01:23:22,663 Yours, Aya. 991 01:23:25,000 --> 01:23:30,129 [ explosions ] 992 01:23:30,296 --> 01:23:31,338 [ screams ] 993 01:24:51,753 --> 01:24:53,754 She died with honor. 994 01:25:06,768 --> 01:25:08,602 [ typewriter clacking ] 995 01:25:10,021 --> 01:25:12,606 FELLERS: It is a fundamental American concept 996 01:25:12,774 --> 01:25:15,692 that the people of any nation have the inherent right 997 01:25:15,860 --> 01:25:17,486 to choose their own government. 998 01:25:18,321 --> 01:25:20,781 Were the Japanese given this opportunity, 999 01:25:20,949 --> 01:25:24,952 they would select the Emperor as their symbolic head of state. 1000 01:25:25,120 --> 01:25:27,287 In effecting our bloodless occupation, 1001 01:25:27,455 --> 01:25:30,749 we requisitioned the services of the Emperor. 1002 01:25:30,917 --> 01:25:35,337 By his order, 7 million soldiers laid down their arms. 1003 01:25:35,505 --> 01:25:37,631 Through his act, hundreds of thousands 1004 01:25:37,799 --> 01:25:39,925 ofAmerican casualties were avoided. 1005 01:25:41,970 --> 01:25:44,054 His guilt or innocence in the prosecution 1006 01:25:44,222 --> 01:25:45,889 of the war is unknowable. 1007 01:25:46,933 --> 01:25:51,645 But his decisive role in ending the war is beyond dispute. 1008 01:25:57,485 --> 01:26:00,028 If the Emperor were tried for war crimes, 1009 01:26:00,196 --> 01:26:02,239 the governmental structure would collapse, 1010 01:26:02,407 --> 01:26:05,325 and a general uprising would be inevitable. 1011 01:26:06,077 --> 01:26:08,996 There would be chaos and bloodshed. 1012 01:26:09,164 --> 01:26:11,456 It would take more than a million American servicemen 1013 01:26:11,624 --> 01:26:14,501 to oversee the occupation for years to come. 1014 01:26:17,130 --> 01:26:18,505 - MaCARTHUR: Haul ass. - Sir! 1015 01:26:18,673 --> 01:26:21,717 FELLERS: In conclusion, the people of Japan 1016 01:26:21,885 --> 01:26:23,594 have suffered greatly, 1017 01:26:23,761 --> 01:26:27,931 and it is in their interest beyond all other considerations 1018 01:26:28,099 --> 01:26:30,184 that I strongly urge allowing the Emperor 1019 01:26:30,351 --> 01:26:33,520 to continue on his throne as the leader of his people. 1020 01:26:33,688 --> 01:26:34,771 AIDE: General Fellers. 1021 01:26:34,939 --> 01:26:38,275 MAN ON P.A.: Now hear this. Now hear this. 1022 01:26:38,443 --> 01:26:42,654 Mine clearance is being conducted in the harbor. 1023 01:26:42,822 --> 01:26:46,450 All small craft should remain clear until further notice. 1024 01:26:46,618 --> 01:26:49,036 [ sighs ] 1025 01:26:49,204 --> 01:26:50,829 What the hell is this? 1026 01:26:50,997 --> 01:26:52,873 The conclusion of my investigation, sir. 1027 01:26:53,708 --> 01:26:55,584 What investigation? This is just your opinion, Fellers. 1028 01:26:56,085 --> 01:26:57,252 I don't see any evidence. 1029 01:26:57,670 --> 01:27:00,172 I have no concrete evidence, sir, 1030 01:27:00,340 --> 01:27:01,798 but it is what we must do. 1031 01:27:01,966 --> 01:27:03,884 Based on what, your vote of confidence? 1032 01:27:04,052 --> 01:27:06,553 Based on the fact that we're here to rebuild Japan, 1033 01:27:06,721 --> 01:27:07,888 and we will never- 1034 01:27:08,056 --> 01:27:10,557 I am about to make the biggest decision of the occupation, 1035 01:27:11,267 --> 01:27:14,061 which will determine the future of Japan, 1036 01:27:14,229 --> 01:27:16,438 and all I have is conjecture. 1037 01:27:16,606 --> 01:27:19,900 We will never know the extent of the Emperor's involvement, sir. 1038 01:27:20,068 --> 01:27:23,028 If we had a thousand years, we wouldn't know it. 1039 01:27:23,196 --> 01:27:25,614 We have to make up our minds. 1040 01:27:25,782 --> 01:27:26,865 I have made mine. 1041 01:27:27,033 --> 01:27:28,659 You want me to call Washington and tell them, 1042 01:27:28,826 --> 01:27:31,411 I'm making my decision because I trust General Fellers? 1043 01:27:31,579 --> 01:27:34,456 No, sir. You are making it because there's nothing 1044 01:27:34,624 --> 01:27:36,416 that incriminates the Emperor, sir. 1045 01:27:37,710 --> 01:27:39,127 Sit down. 1046 01:27:44,676 --> 01:27:48,971 Sir, we promised Hirohito that Japan would retain 1047 01:27:49,138 --> 01:27:50,514 the institution of the Emperor 1048 01:27:50,682 --> 01:27:53,558 if he surrendered, and surrender he did. 1049 01:27:55,395 --> 01:27:58,605 We will never know who started the war, General, 1050 01:27:58,773 --> 01:28:00,607 but we do know who brought it to an end. 1051 01:28:00,775 --> 01:28:04,528 There is nothing, absolutely nothing, 1052 01:28:04,696 --> 01:28:09,241 that could compromise my situation if I were to absolve the Emperor? 1053 01:28:11,202 --> 01:28:13,245 There is no evidence for nor against him, sir. 1054 01:28:13,413 --> 01:28:14,454 MAN: Fire in the hole! 1055 01:28:14,622 --> 01:28:19,126 [ explosion ] [ men cheering ] 1056 01:28:19,294 --> 01:28:21,086 In that case, I want to meet him. 1057 01:28:21,254 --> 01:28:22,296 Meet who, sir? 1058 01:28:22,463 --> 01:28:25,340 This monarch in who I am placing all of my faith. 1059 01:28:25,508 --> 01:28:26,591 Face to face? 1060 01:28:26,759 --> 01:28:29,136 That's right. Before I call Washington, 1061 01:28:29,304 --> 01:28:31,430 I want to meet him, shake his hand, 1062 01:28:31,597 --> 01:28:33,515 look him in the eye, see what kind of man he is. 1063 01:28:33,683 --> 01:28:36,768 We can't extend a last-minute invitation to Hirohito, sir. 1064 01:28:36,936 --> 01:28:39,313 I'm not extending an invitation to anyone, Fellers, you are. 1065 01:28:39,480 --> 01:28:40,647 Sir. 1066 01:28:40,815 --> 01:28:43,275 You didn't bring me the proof, bring me the Emperor. 1067 01:28:43,443 --> 01:28:45,777 Then I request you postpone the call, sir. 1068 01:28:45,945 --> 01:28:46,987 We are going to meet their deadline, 1069 01:28:47,155 --> 01:28:49,281 and we are going to meet it with aplomb. 1070 01:28:49,449 --> 01:28:51,158 We're a full day ahead, Fellers. 1071 01:28:51,326 --> 01:28:56,705 Today, here and now, is still yesterday in Washington. 1072 01:28:56,873 --> 01:29:00,667 [ siren whines ] 1073 01:29:09,302 --> 01:29:12,929 His Majesty will not come. 1074 01:29:29,572 --> 01:29:30,822 If I may, sir, 1075 01:29:30,990 --> 01:29:33,784 the Emperor won't come to headquarters, 1076 01:29:33,951 --> 01:29:37,871 but he might come to MaCArthur's home. 1077 01:29:43,044 --> 01:29:45,045 A social visit, then. 1078 01:29:45,880 --> 01:29:49,341 A cup of tea to save a 2,000-year-old dynasty. 1079 01:29:54,263 --> 01:29:57,933 SEKIYA: His Majesty speaks and understands some English, 1080 01:29:58,101 --> 01:30:00,394 but to avoid misunderstandings, 1081 01:30:00,561 --> 01:30:03,271 all communication will be through his translator. 1082 01:30:03,439 --> 01:30:05,649 - Sit down, Higgins. - Yes, sir. 1083 01:30:05,817 --> 01:30:08,235 His Majesty's image can only be recorded 1084 01:30:08,403 --> 01:30:12,531 by a court-approved photographer from a distance. 1085 01:30:14,200 --> 01:30:18,578 His Majesty won't eat anything or drink anything during the visit. 1086 01:30:18,746 --> 01:30:21,206 Do you think we don't know how to show hospitality? 1087 01:30:21,374 --> 01:30:24,584 Of course not, General Supreme Commander. 1088 01:30:24,752 --> 01:30:26,670 Supreme Commander will do. 1089 01:30:28,089 --> 01:30:32,008 You must understand, a Japanese Emperor 1090 01:30:32,176 --> 01:30:34,761 has never called on a foreigner, 1091 01:30:34,929 --> 01:30:40,100 so there are certain proprieties I'd better make you aware of. 1092 01:30:40,268 --> 01:30:47,190 You may not shake His Majesty's hand or touch him. 1093 01:30:47,358 --> 01:30:52,237 You must never look His Majesty directly in the eyes. 1094 01:30:52,405 --> 01:30:56,283 You may not step on his shadow. 1095 01:30:56,451 --> 01:30:58,118 When you sit down with His Majesty, 1096 01:30:58,286 --> 01:31:01,538 you have to sit on his left. 1097 01:31:01,706 --> 01:31:06,877 You must never call His Majesty by his name. 1098 01:31:07,044 --> 01:31:11,673 [ music ] 1099 01:31:29,484 --> 01:31:32,068 I've never met an emperor before, 1100 01:31:32,236 --> 01:31:33,487 much less a god. 1101 01:31:33,654 --> 01:31:36,364 What the hell do you say to a god? 1102 01:31:38,075 --> 01:31:41,912 General, before you make your final decision, 1103 01:31:42,079 --> 01:31:44,498 there's something you should know. 1104 01:31:44,665 --> 01:31:48,502 You asked if there was anything that could compromise your position. 1105 01:31:49,670 --> 01:31:51,296 It's all here. 1106 01:31:52,256 --> 01:31:54,758 I should have brought it to your attention before, sir. 1107 01:31:54,926 --> 01:31:57,260 MaCARTHUR: Oh, yeah. 1108 01:31:57,428 --> 01:32:01,306 General Richter did his job with his usual thoroughness. 1109 01:32:01,474 --> 01:32:03,558 He brought these by the other night. 1110 01:32:03,726 --> 01:32:08,021 I steered planners away from targets to protect someone, sir. 1111 01:32:08,189 --> 01:32:10,482 Tell you what, Fellers... 1112 01:32:11,859 --> 01:32:14,778 not a single American life was lost in this operation. 1113 01:32:14,946 --> 01:32:17,113 I don't see the point in rehashing it. 1114 01:32:18,366 --> 01:32:20,617 And what about General Richter? 1115 01:32:20,785 --> 01:32:22,869 After careful consideration, I've come to the conclusion 1116 01:32:23,037 --> 01:32:25,705 that General Richter can go piss up a rope. 1117 01:33:10,585 --> 01:33:12,836 General Bonner Fellers, [ speaks Japanese ] 1118 01:33:13,004 --> 01:33:19,175 HIROHITO: [ speaking Japanese ] 1119 01:33:19,343 --> 01:33:21,886 TRANSLATOR: His Majesty says that it is a privilege 1120 01:33:22,054 --> 01:33:23,722 to meet you, General Fellers. 1121 01:33:23,889 --> 01:33:26,182 He thanks you for your service to Japan. 1122 01:33:36,319 --> 01:33:37,360 FELLERS: Please, come in. 1123 01:33:37,528 --> 01:33:40,280 General MaCArthur is waiting inside. 1124 01:33:47,913 --> 01:33:49,122 [ sighs ] 1125 01:33:52,001 --> 01:33:53,126 [ winding camera ] 1126 01:34:08,017 --> 01:34:11,144 It is indeed 1127 01:34:11,312 --> 01:34:15,899 a pleasure to welcome you here, Your Majesty. 1128 01:34:16,067 --> 01:34:20,111 TRANSLATOR: [ speaking Japanese ] 1129 01:34:21,989 --> 01:34:23,323 Thank you. 1130 01:34:25,368 --> 01:34:26,701 And thank you. 1131 01:34:34,043 --> 01:34:36,378 We have arranged for a picture. 1132 01:34:36,545 --> 01:34:37,837 SEKIYA: No, impossible. 1133 01:34:38,005 --> 01:34:39,589 His Maj- 1134 01:34:50,059 --> 01:34:53,186 His Majesty and I and his translator 1135 01:34:53,354 --> 01:34:56,147 can have a talk here 1136 01:34:56,315 --> 01:34:59,234 while the rest of you get acquainted in the library. 1137 01:34:59,402 --> 01:35:04,364 TRANSLATOR: [ speaking Japanese ] 1138 01:35:04,532 --> 01:35:07,325 SEKIYA: But that wasn't the plan. 1139 01:35:07,493 --> 01:35:08,868 Sekiya. 1140 01:35:16,460 --> 01:35:17,794 [ bell tolls in distance ] 1141 01:35:49,785 --> 01:35:53,621 I come to you, General MaCArthur, 1142 01:35:53,789 --> 01:35:58,543 to offer myself as the one 1143 01:35:58,711 --> 01:36:02,380 to bear sole responsibility. 1144 01:36:02,548 --> 01:36:06,676 I wish that the punishment 1145 01:36:06,844 --> 01:36:11,014 will fall on me, 1146 01:36:11,182 --> 01:36:15,101 not on Japan. 1147 01:36:18,564 --> 01:36:20,565 I appreciate that. 1148 01:36:20,733 --> 01:36:21,941 Please be seated. 1149 01:36:22,109 --> 01:36:25,779 TRANSLATOR: [ speaking Japanese ] 1150 01:36:33,329 --> 01:36:38,792 This has nothing to do with punishment... 1151 01:36:38,959 --> 01:36:41,544 TRANSLATOR: [ speaking Japanese ] 1152 01:36:41,712 --> 01:36:42,962 Your Majesty. 1153 01:36:43,130 --> 01:36:44,964 TRANSLATOR: [ speaks Japanese ] 1154 01:36:48,427 --> 01:36:51,679 I need your help. 1155 01:36:52,556 --> 01:36:55,600 TRANSLATOR: [ speaking Japanese ] 1156 01:36:55,768 --> 01:37:00,271 So let's see what we can do 1157 01:37:00,439 --> 01:37:05,193 to get Japan back on its feet. 1158 01:37:05,361 --> 01:37:08,780 TRANSLATOR: [ speaking Japanese ] 1159 01:37:12,326 --> 01:37:13,868 [ sighs ] 1160 01:37:20,334 --> 01:37:23,711 [ birds singing ] 1161 01:37:29,510 --> 01:37:33,096 [ music ] 1162 01:38:15,764 --> 01:38:18,349 [ crows cawing ] 1163 01:38:28,068 --> 01:38:29,736 Back to your hotel, sir? 1164 01:38:32,156 --> 01:38:35,074 We never did have that drink, Takahashi. 1165 01:38:35,242 --> 01:38:37,285 Perhaps now would be a good time. 1166 01:38:38,579 --> 01:38:40,121 Yes. 1167 01:39:16,075 --> 01:39:20,578 [ music ]