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The drama around Japanese actress Hirosue Ryoko has taken another sharp turn, as her Tokyo home was searched by police earlier this morning.
The search was conducted by the Shizuoka Prefectural Police, just before 10am, as part of an investigation into a dangerous driving incident that reportedly led to injuries.
Hirosue Ryoko (44) was sent to prosecutors on the afternoon of 9 April after being arrested in the early hours of the 8th.
She was caught in the act at a hospital in Shimada City, allegedly kicking a nurse in the leg and scratching her arm during a moment of distress.
Before the outburst at the hospital, Hirosue Ryoko had been involved in a rear-end crash inside the Awagatake Tunnel on the Shin-Tomei Expressway in Kakegawa City.
She was waiting for medical attention when the altercation with the nurse took place.
Sources suggest she was initially resistant and agitated during police questioning, but later appeared calmer in her holding cell.
Now, the authorities are weighing up whether to request her detention to continue, or to release her and conduct the investigation while she remains at home.
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In response to the incident, her talent agency and personal company, R.H Inc., where Hirosue also serves as CEO, issued a public statement and apology on 8 April through its official website.
The statement explained that she had been in a car accident and had temporarily panicked after being taken to the hospital, unintentionally injuring a healthcare worker.
It included a heartfelt apology to the victim and all others affected by the situation.
The statement read:
"We sincerely apologise for the great trouble and concern caused to the victim, involved parties, and everyone who has supported us."
R.H Inc. also confirmed that Ryoko Hirosue will be suspending all entertainment activities for the foreseeable future.
The final decision from prosecutors—whether to press for continued custody or to shift to home investigation—is now a key point of interest.
Hirosue Ryoko, known for her long career in acting and public presence, is now facing serious questions about her behaviour and mental state during the incident.
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Her team has promised to cooperate fully and handle the situation with sincerity moving forward.
For now, both fans and the media are watching closely as the legal process unfolds.