Inside Unit 731: Japan’s Secret Human Experiments is a compelling two-part documentary produced by Singapore's CNA.
It uncovers Japan's secret biological warfare programs and exposes that a branch of Unit 731, known as Oka 9420, used Singapore as its Southeast Asian germ warfare headquarters.
Key details of the documentary include:
The Singapore Connection: The unit utilized the former College of Medicine in Singapore to breed plague-infected fleas, which were then transported to China to use against civilians.
Survivor Accounts: The film features Hideo Shimizu, one of the last surviving teenage recruits of Unit 731, who breaks decades of silence to recount his experiences in Harbin, China.
The Global Cover-up: Through declassified documents and international investigations, the documentary explores how post-war deals (specifically with the United States) allowed scientists to evade justice in exchange for their research data.
You can stream both episodes of the documentary online directly via CNA Insider. Additionally, you can watch the dedicated short episode focusing explicitly on Singapore's involvement on the CNA Insider YouTube Channel.