TERRORISTS IN TOKYO

By MASAMI NAGATA
Marketplace News, Tokyo

9-20-08

Last night a plastics factory was attacked by terrorists. the Rikioto were dispatched and have released photos from the security footage of the suspects. They managed to escape with a server drive and a prototype robotic vehicle. If you see any of these people, please contact the authorities immediately. They are presumed armed and dangerous.

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Monk Saves A Life

By KAZUAKI ITO
Marketplace News, Tokyo

7-16-91

In societies where life is busier than ever, where cities are swelling and families dispersed, the religious rituals of yesterday do not seem so relevant. But 15 year old monk, Kaji is learning a centuries old tradition, how to be a Son of the Wind Monk. 

Not only does this take mental and spiritual training, but also physical training in the martial arts. This physical training is what the young man used to disable two attackers late Saturday night in the Tokyo marketplace. The men had robbed a family of 3 and had already killed the parents when Kanji arrived on the scene. Unlike others who deafened to the little girl's screams, he jumped into action and saved the life of 4 year old Kuroishi Rei.  

Now an orphan, no family to take Rei home, Kaji plans to ask if he can bring her back with him to the monastery for adoption. If they are not able to take her, she will try to find a home in the Japanese welfare system, probably in multiple foster care situations.