High powered sports car donated to Japanese police
Police in Japan’s Mie Prefecture will have no excuse for arriving to incidents slowly, with the police force receiving a high powered sports car as a gift from a generous benefactor.
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Food influencer’s shocking behavior at Tokyo seafood restaurant “gives tourists a bad name”
An influencer has caused a stir amongst his own countrymen, after he posted a video showing him bingeing on seafood at a restaurant in Japan.
Foreign influencer’s disruptive stunts on Tokyo public transport cause outrage
The behavior of a foreign influencer in Japan has ignited a wave of criticism and public outcry after videos of his disruptive stunts on crowded public transportation circulated widely online.
Japanese bus driver loses $84k retirement fund for stealing $7
The final verdict in a case that saw a Kyoto bus driver lose his entire pension fund has been issued - and it’s not good news for the driver.
Tokyo hotels warned for alleged co-ordinated “price fixing” as rates rise
15 of the top hotel operators in Tokyo are set to be warned amidst allegations of co-ordinated “price fixing”.
Fukuoka office worker arrested for filming strangers in public toilet
A 44 year old man in Fukuoka City has been arrested on suspicion of voyeurism, after a report of a man covertly filming members of the public in a shopping center toilet.
Chinese woman arrested in Tokyo for hit and run
A Chinese national has been arrested in Tokyo for her alleged involvement in a hit and run incident.
Chinese Embassy warns nationals of “worsening security situation” in Japan
The Chinese Embassy in Japan has issued a warning to Chinese tourists planning to visit the country, warning of a “deteriorating security situation”.
Tokyo high-schoolers hold “anti-molestation” event as incidents increase on Japan’s train networks
An event was held at JR Ikebukuro Station to raise awareness of an increase in cases of molestation on Tokyo’s train networks.
Vending machines in Japan destroyed in area popular with tourists
The Kanagawa Prefectural Police are investigating a case of theft following the vandalism and robbery of three vending machines at Kamakura Seaside Park.