When Sports Icons Fail: The Shinnosuke Abe Affair and Japan's Dark Underbelly The news from Tokyo has sent shockwaves through the sports world, shattering the illusion that even the most revered figures are immune to personal demons.
Shinnosuke Abe, manager of Japan's Yomiuri Giants, has stepped down following his arrest on suspicion of assaulting his 18 year old daughter.
Abe's reputation as a demanding coach who holds players to high standards is well documented, but behind closed doors, a darker reality existed.