Satoshi Kirishima
Satoshi Kirishima | |
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桐島 聡 | |
| 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. 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. 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.
Kirishima was considered one of Japan's most wanted criminals for a long time. His mugshot, which could be found at police stations across Japan, was well known for his grin and was often parodied.