These men were missionaries to the Japanese people, they were non-military, but because Germany and Japan were allies during WWII they were permitted to live and minister within Japan during the war.
Ang mga lalaking ito ay mga misyonero sa Hapon mga tao, sila ay di-militar, ngunit dahil Germany at Japan ay mga kaalyado sa panahon ng WWII sila ay pinapayagan upang manirahan at ministro sa loob ng Japan sa panahon ng digmaan.