TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have revealed {that a} 26-year-old man suspected within the deadly stabbing of his former girlfriend final week on the Pokémon Center in Toshima Ward had beforehand advised her to “quit” her job on the middle, experiences TV Asahi (Mar. 28).
On the night time of March 26, Daiki Hirokawa allegedly attacked 21-year-old Moe Harukawa, a part-time worker on the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo situated contained in the Sunshine City business advanced. Harukawa sustained over a dozen stab wounds, primarily to her neck.
According to investigative sources, safety digicam footage captured Harukawa trying to flee towards the again of the shop’s register counter. Hirokawa chased her down, pinned her to the ground and alternately stabbed Harukawa and his personal neck till he misplaced consciousness. Both have been later confirmed lifeless.
Police consider the deadly assault was fueled by Harukawa’s refusal to depart her job and Hirokawa’s subsequent, one-sided obsession.
The pair dated for about 9 months beginning in October 2024. Harukawa reportedly advised police she determined to finish the connection after Hirokawa repeatedly belittled her place, telling her, “Working at the Pokemon Center doesn’t suit you, quit.”
Harukawa, nevertheless, had began the job in July 2025 and regarded it her absolute “dream.”
Following the break up, Hirokawa’s conduct escalated into stalking. He repeatedly left objects, together with Pokemon playing cards, as “gifts” on the entrance door of Harukawa’s residence. Harukawa had beforehand consulted the Metropolitan Police Department about his relentless conduct.
Although Hirokawa was arrested final 12 months on suspicion of stalking, he refused to bear really useful psychiatric and medical consultations.
Police had additionally strongly suggested Harukawa to vary her office for her personal security, however she declined the recommendation, insisting that working on the retailer was her lifelong dream.
Tokyo police are persevering with to research the incident as a homicide with sturdy murderous intent that culminated in a murder-suicide.