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Kabuki Actor Nakamura Tsurumatsu Released After Arrest Over Alleged Kebab Shop Damage

Prosecutors are weighing charges, with his planned February stage-name succession under review.

Overview

  • Tokyo police arrested the 30-year-old actor early Sunday in Nishi-Asakusa on suspicion of kicking in a kebab shop’s wooden entrance door.
  • Officers said a staff member had reprimanded him for using the restroom without permission shortly before the incident.
  • Nakamura, whose real name is Daiki Shimizu, told authorities he was drunk and does not remember what happened.
  • He was referred to prosecutors on Monday, then released, after which he bowed to reporters and apologized for causing concern.
  • A scheduled performance was canceled, and his agency said it is confirming facts as the kabuki community reviews his planned stage-name succession.