Okada was adamant in his opposition to the war with the United States. During World War II, Okada formed a group of like-minded politicians and military officers seeking an early end to the hostilities. After the defeat of Japanese forces at the Battle of Midway and Battle of Guadalcanal, Okada pushed for negotiations with the Allies, and played a leading role in the overthrow of the Hideki Tōjō cabinet in 1944.
okada was adamant in his opposition to the war with the united states during world war ii okada formed a group of like-minded politicians and military officers seeking an early end to the hostilities after the defeat of japanese forces at the battle of midway and battle of guadalcanal okada pushed for negotiations with the allies and played a leading role in the overthrow of the hideki tōjō cabinet in 1944