Shoichi Yokoi

Shoichi Yokoi

soldier Japan

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.

Born on Mar 03, 1915 (110 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
378,564
Power
2,691$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Brazil 2 9.00 0.18% +0% 211,049,527 378,564 $1,500,000 2,691$
Totals 2 211,049,527 378,564 $1,500,000 2,691$
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Brazil Brazil: Shoichi Yokoi was a Japanese soldier who lived in isolation for nearly three decades, believing that World War II was still ongoing. 9

O Globo: Por quase 30 anos, soldado japonês da Segunda Guerra viveu perdido em uma ilha, crendo que a guerra continuava

Brazil Brazil: Shoichi Yokoi was a Japanese soldier who lived for almost three decades believing that World War II was still ongoing. 9

O Globo: Por quase 30 anos, soldado japonês da Segunda Guerra viveu perdido em uma ilha, crendo que a guerra continuava