Ryuji Kimura, a 25-year-old man, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for throwing a homemade pipe bomb at former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a campaign event in April 2023. The Wakayama District Court stressed that the attack presented a grave challenge to democracy, with Judge Keiko Fukushima asserting that severe punishment is essential to prevent future incidents. Kimura, found guilty of attempted murder, claimed he intended to draw public attention rather than kill Kishida, but prosecutors deemed his actions as a malicious terror act that endangered many.
The Wakayama District Court characterized the attack on former Prime Minister Kishida as a severe affront to democracy and a significant risk to public safety.
Judge Keiko Fukushima emphasized the need for strict punishment, highlighting that the attack disrupted Japan's electoral system, which is fundamental to democracy.
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