Security Guard Charged for Museum Death

By Kumagae TAKAHARA

A Tokyo security guard is being held on second-degree murder charges for the hand-to-hand death of a man at the Tokyo National Museum's entrance.

Kuroishi Rei, 20, who was on duty at the time, is accused in the April 2 death of Akazaki Minoru, 22.

Investigators have quoted Kuroishi as saying she was pursuing Akazaki who was running out of the building and refused orders to surrender.

Police said Kuroishi was trying to get Akazaki to stop when the two began fighting.

Officers also said the guard felt threatened by a second man who was not found at the scene.

Hyokeikan, Tokyo National Museum

Cultural Heritage of Sri Lanka — The Land of Serendipity    March 31, 2008 - October 31, 2008 Sri Lanka is an island nation boasting a rich cultural heritage reaching back to more than 2000 years. This exhibition features items revealing the essence of Sri Lankan culture, such as images of Buddhist figures and Hindu gods, as well as artifacts, and introduces world heritage sites and natural beauty. This is the first time the finest examples of Sri Lankan cultural heritage are exhibited on a large scale in Japan.