Suspect in Tokyo Metro stabbing chose station to highlight ‘educational abuse’

An emotional incident in central Tokyo has led authorities to question the motivations of a 43-year-old man accused of stabbing a University of Tokyo student. The suspect reportedly chose the Todaimae Station location because its proximity to the university could evoke feelings of educational abuse. Now facing charges including attempted murder and weapons possession, Toda claims he made an offensive statement about the pressures of overbearing parenting during the attack.