70 year old American arrested in Japan for alleged indecent assault of a schoolgirl on train
A 70-year-old American man was arrested on suspicion of indecent assault after allegedly groping a teenage girl on a train operating on the JR Gotemba line.
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Yakuza no longer Japan’s top crime group
Figures from Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) have revealed that the yakuza are no longer considered the countries top crime group.
Police inspector punished as cosplay side hustle earns over 1 million yen
The Shiga Prefectural Police have issued a formal reprimand to a police inspector due to their cosplay side hustle.
American tourist detained for bringing handgun into Japan
An American tourist has landed in hot water in Japan, after they brought a handgun into the country in their luggage.
YouTuber forced to apologize for Tokyo DisneySea prank video
A pair of Japanese YouTubers have issued an apology following online criticism of a prank video that took place at Tokyo DisneySea.
Tokyo police make first arrest since cannabis use made illegal
Tokyo Police have made their first arrest for the use of marijuana after cannabis laws were recently updated in December.
Travel scheme for evacuees of Fukushima nuclear disaster hit by fraud
For the first time since the Fukushima nuclear disaster, a benefit for evacuees has been revoked due to fraud.
Police under fire in Osaka as over 200 officers warned for misconduct
A total of 211 police officers with Osaka Prefectural Police received warnings and cautions in 2024 due to poor behavior.
Violent attack by tourist live streamed at Sapporo Snow Festival
The Sapporo Snow Festival was marred by an incident of violence, raising concerns about the behavior of tourists in Japan.
Hiroshima based pro golfer arrested for voyeurism at driving range
Hiroshima Prefectural Police have announced the arrest of 41-year-old professional golfer Takanori Oda.