Chiune Sugihara

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Who was Chiune Sugihara?

Chiune Sugihara was a Japanese diplomat who served as Vice-Consul for the Japanese Empire in Lithuania during World War II. He is renowned for his humanitarian efforts, especially his role in saving thousands of Jewish refugees by issuing transit visas, enabling them to escape Europe.