Former Chunichi Dragons Coach Ken Kadokura Reveals Truth Behind Disappearance
Exclusive direct interview! Divorced from his wife and out of touch with his family...... "I was driven inside myself.
Ken Kadokura, a former Chunichi Dragons coach, speaks with a determined look, saying, “I want to return to the baseball world someday. This happened, and people say it was for personal reasons, but it wasn’t just that. I would never throw away something I’ve dedicated decades to just for personal reasons.”
It’s been three years since the disappearance incident, and for the first time, Kadokura himself has revealed the truth behind his vanishing.
Before diving into Kadokura’s statements, let’s recap the incident. It happened on May 15, 2021. Kadokura, who was the pitching coach for Chunichi’s second team, skipped practice without notice and went missing. About ten days later, a handwritten resignation letter arrived at the team, and he disappeared from public view.
“Kadokura returned to his family in Kanagawa at first but went missing several more times afterward, eventually losing all contact with them. His wife and daughter must have suffered greatly. He was reportedly moving around Hokuriku and Kansai regions, relying on acquaintances. After returning from Kansai, he stayed at his family home in Saitama.” (sports newspaper reporter)
The exact reason for Kadokura’s disappearance remains unclear, and various speculations have circulated in the media.
“There were rumors that he had an affair with a woman, Ms. A, who was a Chunichi fan. It was said to be a mutual affair as both had partners. Kadokura’s family received photos and letters indicating their close relationship. Although Kadokura denied the relationship with Ms. A, he was reportedly mentally cornered by the constant arrival of these photos and subsequently went missing.” (acquaintance of Kadokura)
