Obituary. Singer Miho Nakayama Found Dead: Heat Shock Suspected as Cause of Death
Miho Nakayama, 54, found dead in her Tokyo home bathtub. Heat shock suspected; no signs of suicide noted by investigators.
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crime 14-Year-Old Student Assaults Man and Steals $1.78 in Kawanishi City
A 14-year-old student in Hyogo forced a man to kneel and stole $1.78 after being reprimanded for smoking. The student was arrested for assault and robbery.
crime Man and Woman Admit Attempted Break-In Under ‘Oda Nobunaga’ Instructions
A man and a woman in Tochigi admitted to attempting a break-in under 'Oda Nobunaga's' instructions, aiming to steal valuables, at their first trial.
foreigner Kurdish Man in Japan Arrested for Repeat Sexual Assault During Probation
A Kurdish man on probation for sexually assaulting a girl was arrested again in Saitama for assaulting another victim. Criticism mounts over the handling of the case.
Obituary. Actress Miho Nakayama Passes Away at 54; Concert Canceled Amid Heartfelt Post
Actress and singer Miho Nakayama, 54, passed away in Tokyo. Her heartfelt Instagram post and concert cancellation spark tributes.
news 500-1,000 Fish Found Dead in Sakai River, No Water Quality Issues Detected
Sagamihara City confirmed 500-1,000 dead fish in the Sakai River, bordering Machida City. Water quality showed no abnormalities.
crime LDP Proposes “Fake Identity Investigations” to Tackle Illegal Part-Time Jobs
LDP proposes "fake identity investigations" to address rising robberies by illegal part-time workers. Learn more about their urgent proposal.
foreigner Chinese Boy Shocked by Discriminatory Patient Questionnaire at Japanese Clinic
A Chinese boy was shocked by a discriminatory patient questionnaire at a Japanese clinic. Discover the details and the clinic's side of the story.
crime Former Resona Bank Employees Arrested for Defrauding Bank of $330,000 in Loans
Two ex-Resona Bank employees arrested for defrauding the bank of $330,000 by falsifying financial records to appear profitable.
news UNESCO Registers Japan’s Traditional Sake Brewing as Intangible Heritage
Japan's traditional brewing of sake, shochu, and awamori gains UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status, celebrating its cultural value.
crime Man in 70s Loses $1.6M in Largest SNS Investment Scam in Hokkaido
A 70s man from Sapporo was defrauded of $1.6M in a social media investment scam, marking the largest case in Hokkaido.
accident Son Arrested for Injecting Supplement into Mother’s IV, Leading to Pneumonia
A son injected an online-bought "immune-boosting" supplement into his mother's IV, causing her death from pneumonia. Arrested for his actions.