Jan 05 (Japan Today) - Police have arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of trespassing on the grounds of the Akasaka Estate where the imperial residences are located, on Saturday night.
According to police, the man climbed over the unmanned west gate at around 9:40 p.m. Saturday, Fuji TV reported.
The man was detained nearly two hours later near the residence of Princess Yuriko, who is the great-aunt of Emperor Naruhito.
The man, who has not been named, was quoted by police as saying he just wanted to meet members of the imperial family.
Source: ANNnewsCH