In 2004, the POW Research Network Japan released the names of POWs by location on its website. It reportedly received more than 100 emails of inquiry from outside the country.

POW Research Network Japan has been conducting research on POWs since 2002. The writing of the book was shared by about 20 members. Sasamoto was in charge of the No. 14 branch of the Fukuoka POW ...

Further, they agreed that prisoners should be returned to their native countries. The white flag and red cross would serve both hospitals and ambulances as symbols of neutrality. Japan's ...

However, Japan surrendered soon after. Nishikura's family sending him off for military enlistment Taken prisoner, Nishikura and other POWs were made to march about 200 kilometers over 10 days ...