crime Couple Re-Arrested for Poisoning Husband’s Mother After Series of Family Deaths
A couple suspected of poisoning their 4-year-old daughter with ethylene glycol is now accused of poisoning the husband's mother.
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news High Age Becomes Barrier: Dad Denied Rental Lease Despite Financial Stability
A friend's elderly father was denied a lease despite financial stability and guarantees, highlighting challenges for older renters.
crime Sapporo Tattoo Artist Arrested for Tattooing Junior High School Student
A 36-year-old tattoo artist in Sapporo was arrested for tattooing a 14-year-old girl, violating Hokkaido's youth protection laws.
crime Mitsubishi UFJ Bank: Former Employee Steals Billions from Safe Deposit Boxes
Mitsubishi UFJ Bank reports that a former employee stole customer assets worth billions from safe deposit boxes at two Tokyo branches. The employee has been dismissed.
news RIKEN Develops Salt-Water Decomposable Plastic to Reduce Environmental Impact
RIKEN's new plastic decomposes in salt water, returning to raw materials. This innovation aims to cut microplastic pollution.
crime Hyogo Governor Race: Inamura’s Support Group to File Charges Over Social Media Ban
Inamura Kazumi's support group alleges false reports led to social media bans during the Hyogo election. Criminal charges planned.
news China Discovers Massive Gold Deposit in Hunan, Worth $82 Billion
A 1,000-ton gold deposit valued at $82 billion was found in Pingjiang, Hunan, China. Experts predict high extraction potential.
crime Inamura Kazumi’s Social Media Frozen Twice, Faces Criminal Charges
Inamura Kazumi's social media account was frozen twice due to false reports, leading to criminal charges for election interference.
crime Tennoji Zoo Zookeeper Accused of Stealing Animal Feed, Referred to Prosecutors
Osaka police referred a Tennoji Zoo zookeeper for allegedly stealing fruits and vegetables meant for animal feed.
foreigner Kawaguchi’s Kurdish Association Seeks Injunction Against Foreign Exclusion Protests
The Japan Kurdish Cultural Association in Kawaguchi files for an injunction to stop exclusionary demonstrations near its office.
crime Man Arrested for Alleged 20-Year Shoplifting Spree Worth 400 Million Yen
Tokyo police arrested a man suspected of shoplifting electronics worth 400 million yen over 20 years, including expired cases.
foreigner Chinese Blogger Shares Why Living in Japan is Challenging, Sparks Debate
A popular Chinese blogger outlines reasons Japan is hard to live in, citing culture and lifestyle, sparking heated discussions online.