Kyotaro Nishimura Special: Murder on the ‘Traveling Go’ around Japan.
Kyotaro Nishimura Special: Murder on the ‘Traveling Go’ around Japan.

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Kyotaro Nishimura Special: Murder on the ‘Traveling Go’ around Japan.

2003
Movie
119 min
Japanese

Hiroshi Hamano, a professor at a medical university, is found dead. Going by the results of the autopsy, it appears he committed suicide by jumping off a roof, but going by eyewitness testimony and physical evidence at the scene, Detective Kamei suspects murder. A ticket for a train trip around Japan is found in the professor's pocket. However, nobody then could have known the shocking truth hidden behind the tour the dead man was supposed to attend...

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Director: Kiyotaka ShirotaGenres: Mystery, Crime, Television

Plot Summary

Detective Kyotaro Nishimura is called to investigate a murder that occurs on a luxury tourist train traveling across Japan. The victim is a wealthy businessman, and the train is filled with suspects, each with their own motives and secrets. Nishimura must piece together the clues before the train reaches its final destination.

Critical Reception

This television special, part of a long-running mystery series, was generally well-received by fans of the genre for its intricate plot and familiar detective character. While not a major critical darling in the broader sense, it satisfied its target audience with a classic whodunit structure and a journey through scenic Japanese landscapes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its classic mystery elements and engaging puzzle.

  • Appreciated for the scenic tour of Japan woven into the narrative.

  • Some found the pacing a bit slow at times, typical of the genre.

Google audience: Audience reception for this specific special is not widely documented through Google reviews. However, fans of the Kyotaro Nishimura series generally appreciate the consistent quality of the mysteries and the character's deductive abilities.

Fun Fact

The 'Traveling Go' is a fictional luxury train created for the series, designed to evoke a sense of old-world elegance and provide a confined setting for the mystery.

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