# Kyohei Sorita Suspended Sentence for Speeding | Japan News

An episode of [Japan News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6825612462), 29 Oct 2026, 1:04.

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Renowned pianist Kyohei Sorita has been sentenced to three months in prison, suspended for two years, for exceeding the speed limit by a significant margin on a Tokyo expressway. Sorita was caught driving at 144 km/h, 84 km/h over the limit. Known for his impressive second-place finish at the 2021 Chopin Competition, Sorita's recent legal trouble has sparked concern over his reputation. His music agency has issued an apology as the incident serves as a reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by TheDailyNow.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting and produced by Qwikcast.ai Sources: N/A More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thedailynewsnow.com/0ad61cbb695bc96e www.TheDailyNow.ai

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