Japan Police Chief Vows to Prevent Similar Incidents at Foreign Embassies After Self-Defense Force Member Breaches Chinese Embassy

Gate News message, April 15 — Japan's National Police Agency held a meeting in Tokyo on April 15, bringing together security officials from prefectural police departments nationwide. Police Commissioner Yoshinobu Kusuge emphasized the urgent need to ensure the safety of foreign embassies and consulates, stating that preventing similar incidents must be a top priority.

On March 24, a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force second lieutenant, Akihiro Murata, breached the Chinese Embassy in Japan by climbing over a wall while carrying a sword. The incident sparked significant concern over security at diplomatic facilities.

Japan's government has responded to the incident only by expressing that it is "deeply regrettable," a response that has drawn criticism from various quarters.