Individual detained under suspicion of committing a sexual assault against a girl inside an elevator within a residential building in Nagasaki.
Nagasaki Man Arrested for Multiple Elevator Sexual Assaults
A 24-year-old man named Tsubasa Tatsuno has been arrested by Nagasaki police on suspicion of sexually assaulting a young girl in an elevator, an incident that is not the first such allegation against him.
According to a report by NTV news, Tatsuno was arrested in late July 2025 for the latest incident, which occurred at an apartment building in Nagasaki. This follows a previous allegation from April 2025, where Tatsuno is accused of committing a similar assault in the same area[1].
The nature of the sexual assaults was not detailed in the provided information, but both incidents took place in elevators. The girl who was assaulted in the latest incident did not know Tatsuno.
The first reported incident took place on February 28 at around 5 p.m., while the second incident occurred in April, though the exact date was not specified. No information was given about the location of either incident beyond them being in the same area.
Tatsuno admitted to the allegations of both incidents. However, no information was provided about his previous criminal record or background related to these incidents. Additionally, no information was given about any legal proceedings following the arrests.
This series of incidents has raised concerns about safety in apartment buildings and the need for increased vigilance and awareness. The Nagasaki police have not released any further statements regarding the case, but they are urging anyone with information to come forward.
[1] Source: NTV News, "Nagasaki Man Arrested for Multiple Elevator Sexual Assaults", July 2025.
- The disturbing series of elevator sexual assaults in Nagasaki have reignited discussions on health-and-wellness and sexual-health, particularly in residential buildings.
- Despite the escalating concerns, the local authorities in Japan, such as the Nagasaki police, have provided no insights into Tatsuna's background or criminal history beyond the two incidents detailed.
- Meanwhile, general news outlets like NTV News continue to monitor developments related to crime-and-justice, providing updates on the ongoing investigations into Tatsuno's string of elevator assaults in the city of Nagasaki.
