Japan's Imperial Palace Scandal Exposes Security Flaws

Japan's Imperial Palace has been rocked by a scandal after an employee confessed to stealing 3.6 million yen from Emperor Naruhito and his family, exposing security vulnerabilities within the royal household. The theft, which took place over several months, led to the employee's dismissal and a criminal complaint by palace authorities. In response, the Imperial Household Agency has pledged to tighten staff discipline and improve security measures to prevent future incidents, with IHA chief Yasuhiko Nishimura describing the case as 'unthinkable' and 'extremely regrettable.'