Director Toshiaki Toyoda arrested...

[Jason Gray]

Headline and opening paragraph as reported on Yahoo! News
(from Sports Hochi)

http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20050826-00000029-sph-ent

"Kyoko Koizumi Shocked! Director Toshiaki Toyoda Arrested
for Drugs - 'Kuchu Teien' Release Postponed"

Film director Toshiaki Toyoda (36) was arrested for
possession of a controlled substance on August 25th. Five
packets (approximately 3.9 grams) of a stimulant were
found at Toyoda's home in Komae City, Tokyo. "It was for
personal use," stated Toyoda. The young talent directed
the movie "Kuchu Teien", slated to open in theaters this
October. The film's cast and crew, including star Kyoko
Koizumi, who enjoyed a premiere of the film in April,
could not hide their shock at the news and the possibility
of the film's release being delayed.

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Koizumi goes on to speak about her great surprise at the
news, as there was no indication during filming of a
change in Toyoda's behaviour. 

I heard it was coke, but it's not confirmed yet.

Toyoda is married with two children. 

Japanese law does not take drugs lightly -- even in
personal use amounts.

Toyoda links:

www.asianfilms.org/japan/porno/interviews.html 
www.imdb.com/name/nm0870313
www.midnighteye.com/reviews/blspring.shtml 
www.midnighteye.com/reviews/9souls.shtml