Historical FigureJapanese1929 – 2015
Shoichi Yokota
Nagasaki atomic bomb survivor; nuclear disarmament advocate
Biography
Japanese man who survived the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945 and became a prominent peace activist and hibakusha (atomic bomb survivor) advocate for nuclear disarmament.
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Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
Japanese
Born
1929
Died
2015
Thinking about the name
Shoichi
Japanese origin
“A classic Japanese name meaning 'bright first' or 'clear first,' with 'sho' conveying light and clarity and 'ichi' meaning 'first' or 'one.' The name suggests a firstborn of promise or someone destined to lead with wisdom and illumination.”