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Last Survivor of Japan’s Pearl Harbor Attack Passes Away

Source: Masamitsu Yoshioka, last of Japan’s Pearl Harbor attack force, dies at 106 (2025-06-20)

Masamitsu Yoshioka, the last surviving member of Japan’s Pearl Harbor attack force, has died at the age of 106. Yoshioka was part of the Japanese Navy’s Special Attack Unit during World War II and participated in the surprise attack on the U.S. naval base in Hawaii in 1941. His death marks the end of an era, as he was the final known survivor of the attack, which significantly impacted the course of the war and U.S.-Japan relations. Yoshioka’s life spanned over a century, witnessing Japan’s transformation from a wartime nation to a peaceful, modern society. Despite his involvement in a pivotal and controversial event in history, he later expressed remorse and reflected on the importance of peace. His passing closes a chapter on one of the most significant military events of the 20th century.

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