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LA POLICE

Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 20, 2023
Tokyo prosecutors decide not to appeal Iwao Hakamata retrial decision
The case will now be sent to the Shizuoka District Court, with a high possibility that Hakamata will be exonerated over murders in 1966.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 19, 2023
Man nabbed for alleged arson after fire kills three at his family home in Nagano
The man, whose identity was withheld by police, and his brother both escaped the fire without major injuries.
JAPAN
Mar 18, 2023
Teenage girl arrested after saying she strangled man in central Japan
The 17-year-old has admitted to killing 21-year-old Kazuki Izumoto, saying she 'strangled' him to death, according to the police.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 17, 2023
Tokyo government ordered to pay damages for death of arrested Nepalese man
A Tokyo court determined that the authorities' failure to provide the man with proper treatment was illegal, and that his death was caused by him being inappropriately restrained.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 17, 2023
Three ex-SDF members reportedly charged over sexual abuse
Former soldier Rina Gonoi, 23, went public about the alleged assaults last year, after an investigation into her claims was dropped on the grounds of insufficient evidence.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 17, 2023
Japan to crack down on crime rings that recruit via social media
Kishida has called for stronger measures against online posts offering 'dark part-time jobs,' while stressing the need to conduct 'cyberpatrols' to end recruiting for crimes.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 17, 2023
Two indicted over killing of Tokyo woman believed to part of a spate of robberies
The two men were arrested on suspicion of robbery-murder after Kinuyo Oshio, 90, was found dead at her home in Komae with her hands tied and head bleeding.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 17, 2023
Prosecutors to challenge decision to reopen Iwao Hakamata murder case
The Tokyo High Court decided to reopen the case after the Supreme Court canceled the high court's previous ruling rejecting the retrial plea by Iwao Hakamata.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 16, 2023
Cybercrime in Japan hits record high in 2022 as ransomware cases surge
With the increase in remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of ransomware attacks — in which hackers demand payment in exchange for restoring access to data — has soared.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 16, 2023
Police secure arrest warrant for expelled lawmaker GaaSyy
The former lawmaker is being sought for allegedly intimidating and defaming celebrities in videos he posted on social media.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 13, 2023
Tokyo High Court orders retrial in 1966 Iwao Hakamata murder case
After nearly six decades, 10 court decisions and more than 30 years on death row, the court on Monday ordered a retrial for the 87-year-old convicted murderer and former pro-boxer.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 10, 2023
Police search Japanese inn that rarely changed hot-spring bathwater
Daimaru Besso, the inn in Chikushino, Fukuoka Prefecture, is alleged to have falsely reported to the prefectural government that it had changed the bathwater in the proper manner.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 9, 2023
Teens made up 44.1% of Japan child-porn offenders in 2022: police
Experts say the increase may be due to the prevalence of smartphones, with approximately 40% of victims tricked or threatened into sending nude photos of themselves through social media.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 9, 2023
Three arrested in Japan for 'sushi terrorism' pranks
Police accused the young trio of seeking to obstruct business at major restaurant chain Kura Sushi, which was bombarded with customer complaints after the video went viral.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 8, 2023
Five arrested over unauthorized cultivation of modified Japanese killifish
The arrests are the first in Japan for an alleged violation of the Cartagena law, which came into force in 2004 to regulate the use of genetically modified living organisms.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 8, 2023
Thirteen people claim ownership of ¥10 million found in Hokkaido trash
With each claimant giving different reasons for why and how they lost the money, identifying the true owner has become a headache for the Hokkaido police.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 8, 2023
Woman gets 11 years for murder of mentally ill husband in Tokyo
The Kyoto District Court found Junko Yamamoto guilty of killing her 77-year-old husband by unknown means in collusion with her son Naoki and his acquaintance.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 5, 2023
Kyoto man arrested over female university student's poisoning death
The police allege that the man killed Hinako Hamano, 21, by getting her to ingest a lethal amount of a highly toxic substance that was once widely used as rat poison.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 3, 2023
Teen arrested in Japan school attack wanted to experience killing
The suspect told investigators that his interest in indiscriminate killing had escalated as he watched cruel videos.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 2, 2023
Details emerge on teenage suspect in stabbing at Saitama school
Police arrested the 17-year-old on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a 60-year-old teacher multiple times in the arms and stomach.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
As Japan grapples with its population's rapid aging, supporting people who live and age alone is looming larger on the policy agenda.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Japan concerned over U.S. officials' remarks on atomic bombings
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks to reporters during a news conference in Washington on Thursday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Who’s toughest on China? Biden’s tariff tactic ups ante as election looms.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about new actions to protect American workers and businesses from China's "unfair" trade practices, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Tuesday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Ishin struggles to set itself apart from other parties
Nippon Ishin no Kai Secretary-General Fumitake Fujita (right) speaks beside Yui Kanazawa, the party's candidate in the Tokyo 15th district by-election on April 28. Nippon Ishin lost in this by-election as well as another in Nagasaki held on the same day.

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