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Kyoto loud guitar noise arrest

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2026-07-31 21:25 UTC → 2026-08-15 18:37 UTC · added removed

Neighbors in Kyoto’s Nishikyo ward began filing complaints in 2019 about regarding a 61‑year‑old 61-year-old resident’s incessant electric‑guitar electric guitar playing and blaring radio, which they said produced volumes over between 80 dB and caused insomnia, depression and tinnitus. Authorities issued repeated warnings, but 90 dB. While initial reports suggested complaints began in 2019, subsequent investigations indicate the noise persisted. disturbances may have persisted for up to a decade, with police issuing warnings as early as 2017. On 23 July 2026 2026, police arrested the man, identified as Kazunori Yokoi, charging him with bodily injury. Officers The noise, described as hard rock music played “24 hours a day,” reportedly caused insomnia, depression, and tinnitus among at least four elderly neighbors aged between 60 and 80. One victim expressed relief following the arrest, stating, “After the arrest I felt relief – a world without sound.” During the arrest, officers seized 76 items from his Yokoi’s apartment, including more than 40 guitars, amplifiers guitars and other audio gear. various amplifiers. Investigators noted that the sound levels were comparable to being on board a moving train. Although Yokoi acknowledged creating the disturbance but noise, he has denied that it caused any injuries; he now faces court proceedings. Victims expressed relief after his detention. A follow‑up report on 29 July 2026 detailed that the hard‑rock music had been played around the clock at 80‑90 dB, contributing to depression, sleep disturbances and a case of tinnitus among elderly neighbours. A neighbour quoted the police report: “The music was hard rock… playing 24 hours a day.” physical or mental injuries. The case continues is proceeding through the courts.

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  1. 2026-08-15 18:37 UTC Kyoto loud guitar noise arrest
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  4. 2026-07-29 15:35 UTC Kyoto loud guitar noise arrest

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