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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP31448) and 2 other sources
James Kazuma Kinder, a 10-year-old boy from Irving, Texas, went missing on February 20, 2013. His disappearance was part of a larger abduction case involving his sister, Mizuki Kinder. Both children were taken by their non-custodial mother, Masumi Yamataka, who is believed to have fled with them to Japan. This case is a part of a broader issue involving international child abduction to Japan, where the return rate for such cases has historically been extremely low. Despite ongoing efforts by their father and U.S. authorities, James and Mizuki have not been returned, and the case remains unresolved.

The children's abduction highlights the challenges of international parental abductions, especially to countries like Japan, which has faced criticism for its lack of cooperation in returning abducted children. As of now, there have been no significant developments in reuniting the children with their father in the U.S.

Last Seen: Feb 20, 2013

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