National / Crime & Legal Sep 18, 2020
Aum cult leader Asahara's daughter to get his remains, court rules
The move comes amid a row over who will take possession of Aum Shinrikyo founder Shoko Asahara's ashes.
National / Crime & Legal Sep 18, 2020
Japan's top court rules tattoo artists don't need medical license
The Supreme Court ruled that tattoos require artistic skills different from medicine.
National | FOCUS Sep 16, 2020
Forestry still the most dangerous industry in Japan
by Naoki Toya
Bereaved families of victims are calling for an overhaul of the industry's lax safety management and are turning to the courts for relief.
Business Sep 15, 2020
Greg Kelly, former close aide to Carlos Ghosn, pleads not guilty in long-awaited trial
by Magdalena Osumi
The 64-year-old spent more than 30 years with the Japanese automaker, becoming the first American to sit on its board.
Business | FOCUS Sep 14, 2020
What to expect from the trial of former top Nissan executive Greg Kelly
by Yuri Kageyama
The criminal trial against Japanese automaker Nissan and its former executive Greg Kelly will open in Tokyo District Court on Tuesday. It’s the latest chapter in the unfolding scandal of Carlos Ghosn, a superstar at Nissan Motor Co. until he and Kelly were arrested ...
National / Crime & Legal Sep 11, 2020
Life sentence to be finalized for Peruvian killer of six in Saitama
Vayron Jonathan Nakada Ludena broke into three houses and stabbed the occupants in 2015.
National / Crime & Legal Sep 10, 2020
Japan lawmaker implicated in casino graft case faces fresh charge
In the latest arrest, Tsukasa Akimoto is suspected of asking acquaintances to offer money to a former advisor to Chinese gambling operator 500.com Ltd.
Crime & Legal Sep 10, 2020
With Carlos Ghosn gone, Greg Kelly faces trial in Japan alone
by Yuri Kageyama
Even if acquitted, he has already paid a heavy price, unable to leave Japan and go home to Tennessee while out on bail.
National / Crime & Legal Sep 8, 2020
Prison term upheld for Tokyo mother over fatal abuse of 5-year-old Yua Funato
The high-profile case drew nationwide attention for the girl's desperate pleas for her parents to stop mistreating her.
National Sep 6, 2020
Harsher treatment or second chances? Japan at crossroads in juvenile law debate
by Tomohiro Osaki
A Justice Ministry panel has proved sharply split over whether to exclude 18- and 19-year-olds from correctional programs guaranteed by the law.
National / Crime & Legal Sep 5, 2020
Carlos Ghosn's accused escape plotters can be extradited to Japan, U.S. judge says
A U.S. judge on Friday ruled two Massachusetts men can be extradited to Japan to face charges that they helped smuggle former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn out of the country while he was awaiting trial on financial crimes. U.S. Magistrate Judge Donald Cabell ...
National / Crime & Legal Sep 2, 2020
Tokyo man fired by sushi restaurant over tattoo rumor seeks damages
The man was fired, asked to vacate company accommodation and later told he could continue employment with only limited duties because of the alleged body decoration.