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Japan Arrests Duelist for Fatal Assault in Tokyo

1/10/2026

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Police in Japan arrested Fuga Asari, 26, for fatally assaulting Naoya Matsuda during a duel in Tokyo's Kabukicho district last September.
Asari allegedly threw Matsuda to the ground.
Matsuda died from multiple organ failure in October.
Japan's 1889 Duelling Crimes law prohibits participation, challenges, and witnessing such duels.
A Mongolian national at the scene is suspected of inciting the duel and was deported for illegal residency.

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Police in Japan arrested Fuga Asari, 26, for fatally assaulting Naoya Matsuda during a duel in Tokyo's Kabukicho district last September.
Asari allegedly threw Matsuda to the ground.
Matsuda died from multiple organ failure in October.
Japan's 1889 Duelling Crimes law prohibits participation, challenges, and witnessing such duels.
A Mongolian national at the scene is suspected of inciting the duel and was deported for illegal residency.