Key Facts
• Ayaka Shiomura won her second term in the Tokyo electoral district.
• On July 24, she reported stalking incidents via “X” (formerly Twitter).
• A suspicious car followed her from her home during her morning activities.
• Her secretary confirmed the car was tailing them after several maneuvers.
• Shiomura took actions to make the stalker aware they were noticed.
• The stalker eventually gave up and turned right.
• Shiomura stated she has been stalked multiple times, including during her time as a Tokyo assembly member.
• She questioned the purpose of stalking her, emphasizing her lawful lifestyle.
• The car’s license plate was noted, but it was identified as a rental vehicle.
Summary
Ayaka Shiomura, a member of the Constitutional Democratic Party, recently disclosed being stalked multiple times, including a recent incident on July 24. After winning her second term in the Tokyo electoral district, she reported on “X” (formerly Twitter) that a car followed her from her home during her morning activities. Her secretary confirmed the stalking after testing the car’s behavior. Shiomura took measures to alert the stalker, who eventually abandoned the pursuit. She expressed confusion over the motives behind these incidents, noting her lawful lifestyle. The car was identified as a rental, and its license plate was recorded. Shiomura has faced similar incidents in the past, including during her tenure as a Tokyo assembly member.
