奇遇: Synchronicity & The Police Beat. An unpublished chapter of TOKYO VICE

奇遇 (Kigu) an unpublished chapter of Tokyo Vice: An American On The Police Beat in Japan Today (October 14th) marks the 3rd anniversary of the publication of my first book. It also marks the fourth anniversary of former Yamaguchi-gumi mob boss, Goto Tadamasa’s expulsion from the Yamaguchi-gumi. Two important days in my short life.  There was a lot of material that didn’t make the final cut of the book. This is one of my favorite chapters.  Sometimes–actually,... Read More

Akihabara Massacre: Preventable Tragedy?

by Katie Preston edited by Jake Adelstein On June 8 near Akihabara station, seven people were killed and ten others injured in a random act of violence committed by a troubled young man. The suspect had rented a van, purchased a knife, and driven to Tokyo in order to kill strangers indiscriminately, perhaps to express his unhappiness and desperation. TMPD at a crime scene from long ago. Read More  Read More

Tokyo Vice Featured on Australian ABC Radio International's "The Media Report"

Jake Adelstein was featured on The Media Report on June 5, 2008. The audio download and transcript are available from abc.net.au Read More  Read More