what happened to the missing Japanese schoolgirl?
- Jul 16, 2026
- 0:38
- Short
Case 346: Megumi Yokota
When 13-year-old Megumi Yokota failed to return home from her regular badminton practice on November 15 1977, her parents immediately raised the alarm.
The police in Niigata, Japan, conducted one of the city’s largest ever investigations, but no trace of Megumi was ever found. Two decades later, the case took a shocking turn that would rock the entire nation of Japan and have geopolitical ramifications…
CREDITS Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Erin Munro Production & music – Mike Migas Audio editing – Anthony Telfer
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Brief Summary
The episode covers the disappearance of Megumi Yokota and its national impact.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Megumi Yokota. In 1977, 13-year-old Megumi Yokota vanished after badminton practice, sparking a massive investigation.
- A Shocking Turn. Two decades later, Megumi's case takes a turn that shocks Japan.
