Key Facts
• In 2019, a car accident in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, claimed two lives.
• Takuya Matsunaga, 38, lost his wife Mana (31) and daughter Riko (3).
• On August 17, 2025, Matsunaga gave a lecture in Koriyama, Fukushima.
• He emphasized the importance of traffic safety awareness to prevent accidents.
• Matsunaga reflected on his family’s happy moments before the tragedy.
• He highlighted that anyone could become a victim or perpetrator of accidents or crimes.
• Matsunaga stressed the irreplaceable value of all lives.
• He advocated for a society where families can safely say, “Welcome home.”
• Matsunaga shared his experience of online harassment after the accident.
• He urged families to address internet and social media education together.
• Matsunaga serves as Deputy Director of the Kanto Traffic Crime Victims’ Association.
• He advised victims to seek help from police or private support organizations.
• The lecture marked the 60th anniversary of the Koriyama Traffic Safety Mothers’ Association.
Summary
Takuya Matsunaga, who lost his wife and daughter in a 2019 car accident in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, delivered a lecture in Koriyama, Fukushima, on August 17, 2025. He emphasized the importance of traffic safety awareness to prevent avoidable tragedies and reflected on the irreplaceable value of life. Matsunaga shared his personal experiences, including the online harassment he faced, and called for families to engage in internet education together. As Deputy Director of the Kanto Traffic Crime Victims’ Association, he also encouraged victims to seek support from police or private organizations. The event commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Koriyama Traffic Safety Mothers’ Association.
