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Naked Intruder Shocks Japan’s Imperial Palace Security
2/19/2026
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Story summary
- A security breach occurred at Japan's Imperial Palace during a New Year’s celebration on January 2, when a naked man entered, reported by News Post Seven and confirmed by an Imperial Household Agency official.
- Security has since been tightened ahead of the emperor's birthday audience on Monday.
- Robert Dujarric, a political scientist, described the breach as shocking.
- He emphasized that the incident represents a significant security failure.
