NHK makes documentary about search of WWII Japanese soldier remain in Sagaing Region

Japan’s NHK has been following Mr. Imoto, a Japanese citizen on a quest to collect the remains of Japanese soldiers who fell in Myanmar during WWII, on his journey in Yangon and Sagaing regions and Kachin and Mon states during the past ten days.

Yesterday, they uncovered the remains of a Japanese soldier in the compound of U Ye Tint’s home in Mawlu, Sagaing Region.

British and Japanese troops engaged in serious clashes at Payar Lay Hill near Mawlu during WWII, where the British set up a block code-named ‘White City’, that resulted in numerous Japanese casualties.

Mr. Imoto is searching for the remains of the fallen soldiers on behalf of their remaining families as he sympathizes with their wish to honour the remains according to their tradition. He is only conducting a search for the solider remains and will leave negotiations to carry them back to Japan to the governments of both countries. 

MNA      

Photo - MNA 

Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar