US EditionMan irked by Japan go-karting noise arrested for attempted arson
KOTO WARD, TOKYO, JAPAN, JUL 16 – Yuga Matsuoka, angered by go-kart engine noise, admitted to attempting arson that damaged three karts and nearby property, amid over 100 noise complaints last year.
- Tokyo police arrested 28-year-old Yuga Matsuoka on June 21 for attempted arson at a go-kart tour company in Koto Ward.
- Matsuoka reportedly acted after finishing his shift in a nearby warehouse and admitted he was stressed by the noise from go-kart engines.
- He allegedly set fire to an industrial waste container, causing flames to spread and damage three go-karts and the warehouse exterior while no one was inside.
- The go-kart operator received a threatening English letter in May warning to burn the karts if engines were used after a certain date, which police are investigating for links to the arson.
- This incident highlights ongoing local concerns including noise complaints and safety issues tied to popular tourist go-kart tours in Tokyo.
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