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Tokyo Politician Escapes Chilling 30-Minute Car Chase

7/17/2025

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Mayu Ushida, a candidate from the Democratic Party for the People, faced a terrifying ordeal on June 6 in Tokyo. After a day of campaigning, she realized a car was closely following her. Despite her efforts to shake the driver, the chase lasted a chilling half hour before she finally escaped. Ushida called the experience horrifying.

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Story summary

Mayu Ushida, a candidate from the Democratic Party for the People, faced a terrifying ordeal on June 6 in Tokyo. After a day of campaigning, she realized a car was closely following her. Despite her efforts to shake the driver, the chase lasted a chilling half hour before she finally escaped. Ushida called the experience horrifying.