A serving Japanese soldier has died on Philippine soil for the first time since World War Two. The country’s military confirmed today (Sunday, October 7) that one of its sevicemen was killed in a car crash during joint exercises with US and Filipino troops. Suguru Maehara, a 38-year-old sergeant of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces… Full Story »
Hiroo Onoda
The last Samurai: The Japanese soldier who refused to surrender
For most people, World War Two ended with explosions that shook the world, and led to the Japanese surrender at Baguio. However, for Hiroo Onoda the war didn’t end until his former commander travelled to the jungles of the Philippines to relieve him of his duties in 1974. In the meantime, the stubborn intelligence officer… Full Story »
On this day, January 16, 2014: Stubborn Japanese soldier Hiroo Onoda dies
On this day in history one of the famous Japanese soldiers of all times passed away. Hiroo Onoda died from pneumonia complications in Tokyo, Japan on January 16, 2014. Renowned as the last Japanese soldier to surrender in the Philippines, Onoda stood his ground on the island of Lubang almost 29 years past his service… Full Story »
On this day, December 26, 1944: Hiroo Onoda lands in the Philippines
Hiroo Onoda was born March 19, 1922 and led a remarkable life, being one of the last people to ever surrender after World War II. Onoda spent almost 30 years holding out in the Philippines before surrendering to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos in 1974. The son of a Sergeant, Onoda’s father and family were ancient… Full Story »
