What happened?

In France, an investigation is underway for kidnapping and unlawful confinement. In Japan, however, a criminal investigation was never even opened. There, a deep cultural reluctance exists when it comes to searching for missing persons — fear of dishonor in case of failure, concern over harming tourism or damaging the country’s reputation, and the phenomenon of the “evaporated”… The legal system is also extremely rigid: it relies heavily on confessions, and only situations like being caught in the act allow for the launch of a criminal investigation. This has been a source of immense frustration for our family, who continue to lead our own efforts and pressure the authorities to take action.

For over six years now, we’ve remained fully committed: seven trips have been made to conduct field investigations, search the river with experts, comb the woods with sniffer dogs, meet with local police, private investigators, lawyers, hydrology specialists, and witnesses. We also raise public awareness through media coverage, flyer distribution, and a public march. All of these actions are financed by Tiphaine’s loved ones and all those who have been moved by her disappearance. They have helped to rule out the possibility of an accident.

It is more than time to focus on the criminal aspect of this case. What if Tiphaine is the next Lindsay Hawker or Lucie Blackman — two young British women who, in the 2000s, fell victim to a sexual predator and serial offender in Japan? Lucie Blackman’s father had to appeal directly to Tony Blair to get the Japanese police to act and find his daughter.

We are counting on your support to uncover the truth and bring Tiphaine home.
THANK YOU!.