Man arrested as two injured in Tokyo subway stabbing attack
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Tokyo following an alleged knife attack on a subway train on Wednesday evening, leaving two people injured.
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Sri Lankan man arrested over murder of Brazilian tourist in Japan
A stark tragedy has unfolded in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, where the life of Amanda Borges da Silva (30), a Brazilian woman who had expressed her desire to move to Japan due to its perceived safety, was tragically cut short.
Employee sacked for stealing ¥3.6 million from Emperor of Japan
An employee of Japan’s Imperial Household Agency has been dismissed following allegations of misappropriating 3.6 million yen earmarked for the personal expenditures of Emperor Naruhito and his family.
2 U.S. Marines accused of rape in Okinawa as local anger at military presence increases
Local law enforcement in Okinawa have confirmed that two United States Marines stationed on the island are currently under investigation following separate allegations of rape.
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.
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.