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Japanese Police Apologize for Wrongful Charges at Aishima's Grave

8/29/2025

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Japanese police issued an apology at Shizuo Aishima's grave for wrongful charges of illegal exports.
Aishima passed away in February 2021, five months prior to the charges being dropped.
His family was present for the apology in Yokohama; however, his wife stated she could not forgive.
A Tokyo court deemed the indictments illegal, granting 166 million yen in damages.

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Story summary

Japanese police issued an apology at Shizuo Aishima's grave for wrongful charges of illegal exports.
Aishima passed away in February 2021, five months prior to the charges being dropped.
His family was present for the apology in Yokohama; however, his wife stated she could not forgive.
A Tokyo court deemed the indictments illegal, granting 166 million yen in damages.