Actually, Dr., speech in the street very normal thing for Japan, especially when campaigning. In fact, most of their political campaigning is open air.

https://static.dw.com/image/59660827_101.jpg

Also, very normal for a Japanese person to commit the crime and then just stand there. Easy to understand, although it would be extremely rare or strange in A European or Western nation. Not really weird for Japan.

That's not to say that an MK Ultra-style element is not a factor, but simply to say, don't try to interpret Japanese things based on what you know about Western culture and Western behaviors.

Signed, long time Japan resident (previously)

Sorry, Dr. Very normal thing for Japan.

Also, very normal for a Japanese person to commit the crime and then just stand there. Not really weird for Japan.

That's not to say that an MK Ultra-style element is not a factor, but simply to say, don't try to interpret Japanese things based on what you know about Western culture and Western behaviors.

Signed, long time Japan resident (previously)