Shigeru Yokota
Japanese human rights activist whose daughter Megumi Yokota was abducted by North Korea
About Shigeru Yokota
Lived 1932 – 2020 (aged 87). Shigeru Yokota was a Japanese human rights defender and bank employee.
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Who was Shigeru Yokota?
Japanese human rights activist whose daughter Megumi Yokota was abducted by North Korea (1932-2020)
When was Shigeru Yokota born?
Shigeru Yokota was born on 14 November 1932 in Tokushima.
When did Shigeru Yokota die?
Shigeru Yokota died on 5 June 2020 in Kawasaki.
What was Shigeru Yokota's occupation?
Shigeru Yokota was a human rights defender and bank employee.
What nationality was Shigeru Yokota?
Shigeru Yokota was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shigeru Yokota. https://biography.guide/shigeru-yokota/
MLA: "Shigeru Yokota." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shigeru-yokota/.
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