Crimes That Made History S01E06 - Abe Sada: The Fantasy of Japanese Eroticism
Crimes That Made History (2017)
S01E06 Abe Sada: The Fantasy of Japanese Eroticism
Episode Overview
On May 18, 1936, Abe Sada murdered her lover through erotic asphyxiation, subsequently severing his genitals and engraving his name into her skin. In a highly militarized Japan, this shocking crime captivated the media, drawing attention with its provocative and taboo elements. The incident has since become a notorious part of Japanese cultural history, crafting a sensationalized narrative of Japan for Western audiences that portrayed the nation as a place of liberated love and unrestrained sexual desires.