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Japan rethinks stalking laws after Pokémon store murder

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A recent murder in Japan has prompted a re-evaluation of the country's stalking laws. Moe Harukawa, a 21-year-old shop assistant, was killed by her ex-boyfriend, Taiki Hirokawa, despite a restraining order being in place. The incident, which occurred at a Pokémon store in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district, has led to calls for stricter measures, including the potential use of GPS tracking devices for convicted stalkers. AI

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Japan rethinks stalking laws after Pokémon store murder

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julian Ryall ·

    Japan rethinks its stalking laws after Pokemon store murder

    Long before Moe Harukawa was killed, she lived in fear. The 21-year-old shop assistant had reported her ex-boyfriend to police and a court had ordered him to stay away from her. Yet weeks later, Taiki Hirokawa, 26, walked into Harukawa’s workplace – a packed Pokemon store in Toky…

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