As the amount of books on the subject testifies, there are numerous ways of dealing with and countering stress. Some people exercise, others watch films, and many simply soak themselves in alcohol.
However 54-year-old Osami Arikawa found a somewhat unconventional approach to his stress problem. For over 2 ½ years he went on a car tire slashing spree. Taking out his tension on an impressive 7,600 vehicles.
Unfortunately for Arikawa-san, his stress busting technique may cost him dearly, as prosecutors are proposing a 12-month sentence. One lawyer said that Arikawa, “gleefully and brazenly committed these crimes. If the damage he caused to each vehicle targeted is calculated at 10,000 yen (51 pound), the cost of his crimes comes to 76 million yen (393,800 Pound).”
Mr. Arikawa has pleaded guilty to the charges, and confessed he did it to “overcome the stress I was feeling because my family were pressuring me for being unemployed.” Yet it would seem that he couldn’t have done otherwise, as a raid on his home unearthed a set of notes so detailed that it gave the dates, times, number of cars attacked, and even the weather conditions.
It was this attention to detail that eventually led to Arikawa’s downfall. A supermarket shopper who found the tires on his car punctured, spotted a suspicious looking man taking notes in the car park. This description eventually leading to the stressed yet diligent Arikawa’s arrest.
Ron says
Dear Diary,
Today I slashed 8 tires from two Mercedes Benz. 16 inches with gorgeously f**king rings, I simply couldn’t resist.
However, the as**oles whom the cars belonged to weren’t caring enough. The tires were dirty from being driven in mud, and at 18 degrees Celsius, they looked pathetic.
Actually by slashing them, I granted them freedom; for they will never be driven through mud again.
Now why the f*ck is everyone punishing me?
Cheers!
Lee says
Your site says you are based in Hong Kong Ron, but you don’t live here and go by the name of Arikawa do you!?
Ron says
Dear Lee,
All my life I pretended to be Ron in Hong Kong when the truth is that I am Arikawa.
You have finally made the connection, and yes I am closer than you think. Where else do you think the Japanese girly pictures came from?
May I request a favor? When I spend my days confined in the cells, won’t you bring me used tires so that I can slash them to my heart’s content?
And do also remember to bring me weekly weather updates. In return, all tire rings I have in my possession are now yours. Many thanks in advance.
Cheers!
Lee says
Ron, erm, I mean Arikawa-san, of course I’ll drop by and bring you tires to slash, although gettting them past the guards could be a problem.
I shall begin baking very large and round cakes to smuggle them in!
P.S. It was sunny today but a little chilly in the morning. About 18 degrees in the afternoon. Quite warm for this time of year. Ideal tire slashing weather.
Ron says
Dear Lee,
Thank you very much and thanks for the trouble of baking huge round cakes (of course with used tires in them).
Apart from the tire rings I promised you earlier, I have now decided to give you my six girlfriends as well. With me gone, they will definitely want someone to bonk them. And you are a true brother, so please accept this small token of appreciation.
One more thing, 18 degrees Celsius is the best weather for a lot of other things as well – think physical.
Cheers!
[Seriously Lee, do you think Japanese authorities are reading your blog? If so, they would have one hell of confusion, I’d say.]