he was in Europe. It was easier to pronounce.
Chiune met a man. The man showed him an old
Because of this, the Jewish people couldn't find
Chiune returned to Japan in 1947. He had to
quit his job. One day in 1968, Chiune received a
phone call from the Israeli Embassy. Later,
: piece of paper.“Do you remember this? We've
been looking for you since the war ended,” the
6 Chiune introduced himself as “Sempo” when
t his job. One day in 1968, Chiune received a
man said in tears.
he was in Europe. It was easier to pronounce.
Because of this, the Jewish people couldn't find
him easily.
a Chiune wrote 2,139 visas and saved thousands
of Jewish lives. Why did he go against the
Japanese government? Later, Chiune said, “I just
followed my inner voice.”
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