Shōichi Yokoi (横井 庄一, Yokoi Shōichi; 31 March 1915 – 22 September 1997) was a Japanese soldier who served as a sergeant in the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) during the Second World War, and …

15 hours ago · In this month's Spotlight article we are looking back at the remarkable story of Shoichi Yokoi, who hid in the jungle for almost 28 years.

Jan 21, 2022 · Yokoi, who only rejoined society after being overpowered by two local fishermen in January 1972, was one of the last stragglers to surrender, offering an extreme example of the …

Jan 24, 2012 · The story of Shoichi Yokoi, the Japanese soldier who spent nearly three decades hiding in the jungles of Guam after the end of World War II.

Mar 26, 2024 · Shoichi Yokoi was a Japanese soldier who spent 28 years hiding in the jungles of Guam after World War 2 until he was found on January 24, 1972.

May 11, 2025 · Shoichi Yokoi survived 28 years in Guam’s jungle after WWII, driven by duty and fear. His story is a haunting testament to loyalty, survival, and silence.

Shoichi Yokoi (1915 – 1997) was a sergeant in the Imperial Japanese Army, stationed on Guam during the Japanese Occupation of the island during World War II (December 1941 – July 1944).

Shoichi Yokoi lived for another 25 years after his return to the world before passing away on September 22, 1997, at the age of 82. He was one of the final three Japanese holdouts to be found after the war …

Feb 10, 2022 · Imperial Japanese Army Sgt. Shoichi Yokoi (1915-1997) was “discovered” in the jungles of Guam by locals after hiding out for 28 years following the end of the battle in 1944.

1 day ago · 🇯🇵♥️ On This Day in History | 24 January 1972 Discovered deep in the jungles of Guam, Shoichi Yokoi shocked the world after surviving 28 years in hiding following World War II. Believing ...