. Recalled to Japan in May, Komura was stationed in Tokyo Bay as commanding officer of Yokosuka Naval District until 30 November 1945. Komura lived on after the war until 1978. He was portrayed by actor Hirotarō Honda in the 2005 Japanese movie Yamato. References Further reading — First-hand account of the battle by the captain of the Japanese cruiser Yahagi. A first-hand account of the battle by Yamatos only surviving bridge officer. External links 1896 births 1978 deaths People from Gunma Prefecture Imperial Japanese Navy admirals Japanese admirals of World War II