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Yuma Totani is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Specializing in modern Japanese history and post-WWII war crimes trials, his research focuses on Allied prosecutions in the Asia-Pacific (1945-1952). He earned a B.A. in Art History from International Christian University (Tokyo), an M.S. in Politics from SOAS, University of London, and a Ph.D. in History from UC Berkeley. Prior to joining UH Mānoa in 2008, he taught at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
His research interests include the Tokyo Trial’s legacy, comparative transnational justice, and the intersection of legal systems with historical accountability. He co-directs the War Crimes Documentation Initiative and has authored multiple books analyzing post-war judicial frameworks, including Justice in Asia and the Pacific Region (2015) and An Empirical Study of the Tokyo Trial (2023). His work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary legal discourse on international justice.
Teaching focuses on modern Japanese history, WWII in Asia, and international criminal justice. He actively mentors graduate students and oversees research initiatives on war crimes trials. His publications consistently engage with themes of legal accountability, historical memory, and transnational judicial practices.
