Shoichi Yokoi
Shoichi Yokoi was a Japanese sergeant of the Imperial Japanese Army who famously lived in isolation on the island of Guam for nearly 30 years, believing that World War II was still ongoing. Discovered in 1972 by fishermen, he had survived in the jungle under extreme conditions, relying on hunting and foraging. Upon his return to Japan, he faced the challenge of reintegrating into a society that had moved on, ultimately becoming a public figure and a symbol of loyalty and survival. His story reflects the extremes of human resilience and the difficulties of adapting to a world that had long since changed.
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Shoichi Yokoi was a Japanese soldier who lived in isolation for nearly three decades, believing that World War II was still ongoing.
Por quase 30 anos, soldado japonês da Segunda Guerra viveu perdido em uma ilha, crendo que a guerra continuava
Brazil· 2026-01-29
Shoichi Yokoi was a Japanese soldier who lived for almost three decades believing that World War II was still ongoing.
Por quase 30 anos, soldado japonês da Segunda Guerra viveu perdido em uma ilha, crendo que a guerra continuavaBrazil· 2026-01-29