Man arrested for assaulting woman in her bathroom

He did it all to calm her down eh? What a hero.

Japanese criminal excuses are so weird and funny. Somebody should publish a book of them.

Blimey, lucky for her it was just a hug, what a fright. There are so many creeps around here.

Takahashi was quoted by police as saying he embraced the woman “in order to calm her down.”

Haha. In a way, his statement sounds somewhat comical. :‑)

What a romantist!

And the nut of the day prize goes to Mr Takahashi.

Attention Japanese Females!

Take self defense courses.

This will also work on the oyajis on the trains.

Hahaha! In any other country cops would think Takahashi is taking the piss. Ain't the case in J land though, coppers know the nutta actually means it!

This is just a minor incident and doesn’t change the fact that Japan is still one of the safest countries on this planet.

A young woman living by herself on the ground floor leaves windows unlocked? I bet she locks them in the future. I think she's a very lucky young lady, this time.

He waited for the woman to come out of the shower, told her “not to say a word” and embraced her....Takahashi was quoted by police as saying he embraced the woman “in order to calm her down.”

Y'know...Every single time I've thought to myself I've seen and heard it all, something like this happens.

And the nut of the day prize goes to Mr Takahashi.

The day's still young. Remember this is Japan.

This is just a minor incident and doesn’t change the fact that Japan is still one of the safest countries on this planet.

Of course- when a home invasion happens and all the perpetrator wants to do is give you a hug..

A young woman living by herself on the ground floor leaves windows unlocked? I bet she locks them in the future. I think she's a very lucky young lady, this time.

Finally, a vote for blaming the victim.

Finally, a vote for blaming the victim.

Boy, some people read what they really need to read. He/she is NOT blaming the victim. Careless, naive, yes, but not blaming her for his behavior like idiots who say "she shouldn't dress like that".

"I dont remember - I was drunk"

drlucifer:

" This is just a minor incident and doesn’t change the fact that Japan is still one of the safest countries on this planet. "

I know you are trying to be sarcastic, but that does not work. Actually, yes, Japan IS one of the safest countries on this planet.

I know there are some posters where who make kneejerk comments each time a crime is reported, but is it really so hard to understan that "one of the safest countries" is a relative term? Nobody has ever claimed that Japan is absolutely safe. Such a place does not exist.

Despite these kind of crimes, Japan is still a fairly safe place to live, ranking 9th in the world under Canada.

http://www.theweek.co.uk/64495/the-ten-safest-and-ten-most-dangerous-countries-in-the-world

Yes, always wonderful excuses for aberrant behavior here in the Land of the rising moron. and the cops get it because they are amongst the most frequent users of these bizarre explanations.

Back on topic please. Comparisons with other countries are not relevant to this discussion.

Only in JAPAN!!!

No, not only in Japan.

When he saw her come out of the shower, he saw she wasn't really his type. . . . I guess. If I were that gal, I would've kneed him in the balls. Creep.

Take self defense courses.

Krav Maga is supposed to be effective.

I'm happy this stalker was inept at this attempt. I'm curious as to how he'll be charged.

Tell it like it is he was asserting his rights to his paradise.

“in order to calm her down.” Did see that one before

Maybe he just wanted to hug someone by ANY MEANS NECESSARY!

Only a hug? A naked woman? Perhaps he's a latent homosexual!