The New York Times said of Shoichi Yokoi , the Japanese holdout who surrendered in Guam in January 1972 , that in Japan " even those embarrassed by his constant references to the Emperor felt a measure of admiration at his determination and '' ganbaru '' spirit . " After the 1995 Kobe earthquake , the slogan " '' Gambaro Kobe '' " was used to encourage the people of the disaster region as they worked to rebuild their city and their lives . After the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami , " '' gambaru '' " was one of the most commonly heard expressions
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
Ganbaru