Attempted Murder

Criminal offense under Article 203 of the Japanese Penal Code, involving an act committed with the intent to kill that fails to result in death.

1. Attempted Murder of Former Minister Tanaka Hiroshi

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2026-05-15)
3. Original Case: 2026年横浜市殺人未遂事件
4. Key Figures: Kenji Sato (suspect, 42, unemployed); Hiroshi Tanaka (victim, 65, former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry)
5. Case Tags: Attempted Murder;Politically Motivated Violence;Knife Attack;Public Figure Security

1. Shibuya Stabbing Case: Attempted Murder of Japanese Politician

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (March 15, 2026)
3. Original Case: Shibuya Sashō Jiken
4. Key Figures: Park Jung-ho (South Korean national, attacker), Yamamoto Taro (Japanese House of Councillors member, victim)
5. Case Tags: Attempted Murder;Politically Motivated Crime;Japan-Korea Diplomatic Tensions;Hate Crime