Mystery Man of Taured at Haneda Airport

The Mysterious Man from Taured

• A man arrived at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, in July 1954, claiming to be from a non-existent country called "Taured".
• He was described as European-looking, with a beard, and spoke French fluently.
• He carried currency from several European countries.

The Passport Controversy

• When questioned, the man produced a passport that showed he was from Taured, a country that didn't exist.
• The man insisted that Taured was a real country, located between France and Spain, and had existed for thousands of years.
• The officials refused to believe him, as there was no evidence of Taured's existence.

The Man's Background

• The man claimed to have made three trips to Japan that year, and had been making such trips for his company for five years.
• His passport had stamps showing previous visits to Japan.
• However, the officials found no evidence that his company existed, and the company he was visiting denied knowing him.

The Disappearance

• The man was kept under guard in a hotel room until the authorities decided what to do.
• Despite being guarded by two immigration officials, the man, his passport, and other personal items vanished overnight.
• The only other exit from the room was a high window above a busy street.
• The man was never seen again, leading to speculation about his true identity and origins.