Satoshi Kirishima | |
|---|---|
桐島 聡 | |
 Kirishima in 1973 | |
| Born | January 9, 1954 Kannabe, Japan |
| Died | January 29, 2024 (aged 70) Kamakura, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Other names | Hiroshi Uchida |
| Occupation | Construction worker (incognito) |
Satoshi Kirishima (Japanese: 桐島聡, romanized: Kirishima Satoshi, January 9, 1954 – January 29, 2024) was a Japanese anarchist, terrorist, and member of the East Asia Anti-Japan Armed Front.
Kirishima had been hiding from the Japanese police since 1975.[1] He revealed his identity in January 2024 in a hospital in Kanagawa, stating he wanted to spend the final days of his life using his real name.[2][3] It was revealed he had been living under the pseudonym of 'Hiroshi Uchida' (Japanese: 内田洋, romanized: Uchida Hiroshi) in Fujisawa. He died three days later in Kamakura.[4]
Kirishima was considered one of Japan's most wanted criminals for a long time.[5] His mugshot, which could be found at police stations across Japan, was well known for his grin and was often parodied.[1][6]
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