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MAYU TOMITA

Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 20, 2017
Tokyo man pleads guilty to stabbing pop singer in Koganei last May
A man obsessed with a female pop idol admits in court to stabbing her last May in Tokyo after she rejected gifts from him.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Sep 10, 2016
Is Japan waking up to the menace of stalking?
Health professionals are trying to be more proactive in rehabilitating stalkers before their actions escalate to something more sinister.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 8, 2016
Female singer who was stabbed by stalker regains consciousness
A young female singer songwriter has regained consciousness after being stabbed last month in a frenzied attack by a stalker, investigative sources said Tuesday. She is in intensive care with multiple knife wounds at a hospital in Tokyo.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 27, 2016
Police failed to record previous stalking case linked to idol-stabbing suspect
Police failed to record an earlier stalking incident of another woman by the 27-year-old man arrested last week for attacking an idol singer with a knife in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 24, 2016
Man held in idol singer's stabbing sent her over 300 Twitter messages this year: reports
The man arrested Saturday after stabbing a 20-year-old idol singer in western Tokyo had sent more than 300 messages to her via Twitter since January, according to media reports.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 23, 2016
Anti-stalking law under fire after stabbing of Japanese idol singer
The attack on idol singer Mayu Tomita has sparked a discussion over the effectiveness of the anti-stalking law, which some experts say should include a clear statement on preventing online stalking.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 23, 2016
Twitter account blocked, suspect in attack on Tokyo idol apparently tried to tweet victim via colleague
The suspect in the stabbing of a 20-year-old female idol in Tokyo on Saturday repeatedly sent messages to a fellow female performer via her Twitter account after the victim apparently blocked his account.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 22, 2016
Stabbed idol in critical condition; fan faces charge of attempted murder
A female idol was in critical condition after being viciously stabbed during an event for apparently refusing a gift from a reported fan in Koganei, western Tokyo, police said Sunday.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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