Police said Wednesday they are investigating a 57-year-old man who is apparently living in Tokyo with 10 women in their 20s and 30s and a baby.
Police got involved after receiving information that a woman was forced to join the group but are only trying to learn the facts at this point. It was not clear whether the man faces criminal charges.
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