The Repatriation of Japanese skilled SMR workers to Japan after August 1945.

What is it about?

This paper discusses the repatriation to Japan after August-1945 of Japanese technicians / skilled workers who had previously worked for the South Manchurian Railroad Company. The technicians returned to Japan over a number of years. Some technicians willingly chose to remain in China when they had the opportunity to leave whilst others were forced to stay when they wished to leave and others were repatriated when they wished to remain in China (involuntary repatriation).

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Why is it important?

This paper addresses the issues of voluntary and involuntary repatriation of the Japanese skilled workers who worked for the South Manchurian Railroad Company up until August 1945. It shows the complexities of the repatriation of the Japanese from China after August 1945.