The Incredible Story of Hiro Honoda: The Japanese Soldier Who Surrendered in 1974

🎖️Hiro Honoda hid and fought for 30 years on Lubang island, refusing to surrender and believing that World War II was still ongoing.

🙇‍♂️Honoda's loyalty and sense of duty were admired, and he became a national hero in Japan.

🏞️Honoda survived by finding refuge in the jungle, stealing food, and organizing his survival with three fellow soldiers.

💰Honoda refused to accept payment for his 30 years of service and donated the money offered to schools on Lubang island.

🌍Honoda's story is not unique, as other Japanese soldiers were found years after World War II ended, hiding on different islands.

How long did Hiro Honoda hide and fight on Lubang island?

—Honoda hid and fought for 30 years on Lubang island.

Why did Honoda refuse to surrender?

—Honoda refused to surrender because he did not believe that World War II had ended and remained loyal to his duty until he received direct orders to surrender.

What happened to Honoda after he surrendered?

—Honoda became a national hero in Japan and spent the rest of his life teaching survival techniques.

Did Honoda accept payment for his 30 years of service?

—No, Honoda refused to accept payment and donated the money offered to schools on Lubang island.

Were there other Japanese soldiers found hiding after World War II?

—Yes, there were reports of other Japanese soldiers being found hiding on different islands years after World War II ended.

00:00Introduction to the incredible story of Hiro Honoda, a Japanese soldier who surrendered in 1974 after hiding and fighting for 30 years on Lubang island.

06:19Honoda and three fellow soldiers survive in the jungle, relying on their survival and guerrilla tactics.

08:32Norio Suzuki, a young Japanese student, encounters Honoda in 1974 and realizes he has found the famous soldier.

10:28Honoda ultimately agrees to surrender after receiving direct orders from his superior officer in a solemn meeting.

11:31Honoda becomes a national hero in Japan and spends his life teaching survival techniques.

12:39Anecdotes and additional information about Honoda's life, his refusal of payment, and the discovery of other hidden Japanese soldiers.

13:39Conclusion and invitation to subscribe for more historical videos.