A 40-year-old woman was slashed in the neck by a man on a street in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, and later died. The Metropolitan Police Department has confirmed that the man was apprehended at Haneda Airport.
At around 1:30 p.m. today, a 40-year-old woman of South Korean nationality had her neck cut with what appeared to be a bladed weapon on a street in Nozawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, and later passed away.
According to subsequent information from investigative sources, it has been learned that the Metropolitan Police Department apprehended the man, who had fled the scene, at Haneda Airport.
While it is reported there was “some personal trouble between the two,” sources close to the investigation indicate the woman and the man were in a relationship. On the 29th of last month, a report was made to the Metropolitan Police Department by the woman stating that “when she tried to initiate a breakup with the man, he became violent.”
At that time, the woman did not file a formal criminal complaint, and the police issued a warning to the man.
The Metropolitan Police Department has changed the suspected crime to murder and is investigating the detailed circumstances.
Setagaya Ward
Setagaya Ward is a large residential district in western Tokyo known for its green spaces, upscale neighborhoods, and family-friendly atmosphere. Historically a collection of farming villages, it was officially established as a ward in 1947 and has since developed into one of the city’s most desirable areas to live. It is home to cultural sites like the Carrot Tower and the historic Setagaya Castle ruins.
Tokyo
Tokyo, originally a small fishing village called Edo, became Japan’s political center in 1603 when Tokugawa Ieyasu established his shogunate there. It was renamed Tokyo (“Eastern Capital”) in 1868 when the Emperor moved his residence from Kyoto, marking the beginning of the Meiji Restoration. Today, it is a vast, modern metropolis that seamlessly blends hyper-modern districts with historic temples and gardens, serving as Japan’s economic and cultural heart.
Metropolitan Police Department
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is the primary law enforcement agency for Washington, D.C., established by Congress in 1861. It is unique among major U.S. city police forces as its creation and authority are federally mandated. The MPD has a significant history, including protecting the capital during the Civil War and playing a central role in national security events.
Haneda Airport
Haneda Airport, officially known as Tokyo International Airport, is one of Japan’s two primary airports serving the capital city. First opened in 1931, it is one of the oldest and busiest airports in the country. While historically focused on domestic flights, it has undergone significant expansion and now also serves as a major international hub.
Nozawa
Nozawa is a historic hot spring village and ski resort in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, with a history of onsen (hot springs) dating back over 1,300 years. It is renowned for its traditional fire festival, the Dosojin Matsuri, held every January, which is designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan.
