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2025.12.09 Department of Psychology News

Professor Akinori Murakami (former chief of the Osaka Prefectural Police's 4th Regional Headquarters), visiting professor of the Department of Psychology, comments on the 1977 Dhaka hijacking incident.

On NHK General TV, December 6th (Saturday) at 10pm, in the "Unsolved Cases" series File.08 "The Japanese Red Army vs. the Japanese Police: The Unknown Battle, Part 12", visiting professor Akinori Murakami (Former Chief of the Osaka Prefectural Police 4th Regional Headquarters) commented on the Japanese Red Army's investigation into the 1977 Dhaka hijacking (arrest of Fusako Shigenobu).

For more information, please see NHK ONE below.

  • The Dhaka Hijacking Incident: In 1977, the Japanese Red Army took 151 passengers and crew hostage and demanded a large ransom and the release of their comrades imprisoned in Japan. The Japanese government accepted the demands, placing the highest priority on saving lives.
  • NHK's "Unsolved Cases" series: In-depth coverage of a wide range of domestic and international cases, including historical incidents that shocked society and mysterious cases that cast a dark shadow over local communities. It highlights connections to the present day and lessons learned. Broadcasts Saturday nights from 10pm (NHK ONE)
 
File.08 "The Japanese Red Army vs. the Japanese Police: The Unknown Battle, Part 2"
https://www.web.nhk/tv/an/mikaiketsu/pl/series-tep-57615R8KYY/ep/J95Z6QNKVV

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Premiere date: Saturday, December 6th, 10:00 PM
Delivery deadline: Saturday, December 13th, 10:49 PM

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