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In 1992 '''Chika Honda''', a 36-year-old Japanese tourist, was arrested on entry at [[Melbourne Airport]], [[Australia]], after [[heroin]] was found in her suitcase. She was later sentenced and served more than ten years in [[Melbourne]] prisons. 

Chika Honda was invited on the trip by Mitsuo Katsuno, a frequent customer to the small restaurant in [[Omiya]], [[Japan]] where she worked as a waitress. She was at the time also studying to become a make-up artist. 

Ms Honda had never been overseas before and did not speak any English. During her incarceration, she tried to commit suicide and also converted to Christianity. She also a adopted an Australian-born kitten, Ai, whom she believes helped her survive her time in jail. Ms Honda and Ai were released and deported to Japan in late 2002.

Many believe Chika Honda and some of her travelling companions are victims of a [[miscarriage of justice]].

==History of the case==

(contracted; show full)
*[http://www.mayu.com.au/chika/ Chika : Mayu Kanamori's documentary performance about Chika Honda's life]
*[http://www.themelbournecase.com/ Information about the case prepared by the Melbourne Japanese Christian Church]
*[http://www.bond.edu.au/hss/staff/pwilson.htm Professor Paul Wilson's home page]


[[Category:Disputed convictions|Honda, Chika]]
[[Category:Drug traffickers|Honda, Chika]]
[[Category:Japanese people|Honda, Chika]]