The trial of journalist Toru Kubota, who was prosecuted in Myanmar, where the military holds real power, was held on the 16th, according to people involved.
However, the trial was closed to the public, and the specific content of the charges and the trial was not disclosed.
Journalist Toru Kubota was detained by the security authorities on the 30th of last month when a protest demonstration against Myanmar's ruling military was held in Yangon, the largest city, and entered the country on a tourist visa. prosecuted for violations.
After that, Mr. Kubota was transferred from the police station where he was detained to a prison in Yangon city, and according to officials, Mr. Kubota's trial was held on the 16th.
The trial was closed to the public, and the specific content of the charges and the trial was not disclosed.
In April last year, Yangon-based journalist Hiroki Kitazuno was taken from his home by security forces in Myanmar and charged with spreading false information. released before.
The local Japanese embassy is working on the liberation through diplomatic channels, but the trial is expected to continue, and negotiations with the military are expected to be difficult.