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POLICE 3

Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 15, 2023
Chinese man arrested in Japan over alleged tech leak.
The 59-year-old man, who worked at a Japanese research institute, has been held on suspicion of violating unfair competition laws, a police spokesman said. 
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 15, 2023
Record 3,506 people stranded on Japan mountains in 2022
An increasing number of cases were reported in and around the Tokyo metropolitan area, including at Mount Takao, a popular hiking destination on the outskirts of the capital.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 15, 2023
SDF shooting suspect referred to prosecutors as details of incident emerge
The incident took place at a GSDF shooting range in the city of Gifu the day before, with the suspect telling investigators that he targeted a 52-year-old instructor.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 15, 2023
Woman arrested after allegedly spraying substance at Osaka store, sending 14 to hospital
The suspect, a resident of the city of Osaka’s Abeno Ward, admitted to the allegations and said the substance was pepper spray, according to the police.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 14, 2023
Two dead after shooting at Self-Defense Forces gun range in central Japan
An 18-year-old male suspect, a recent recruit of the Self-Defense Forces, was arrested at the scene.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 13, 2023
Man arrested for alleged theft of Pokemon cards worth ¥1.15 million
The suspect told police that he responded to a Twitter post and stole the cards based on instructions from another person.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 13, 2023
Petition, not explosives, found in box that stopped Abe murder hearing
The cardboard box set off a metal detector at the Nara District Court in the city of Nara but was later found to have contained a petition seeking leniency for the defendant.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 12, 2023
Man arrested over daytime robbery in Kawasaki as second suspect remains at large
Two people entered the store located near Kawasaki Station at around 1.pm. on Sunday and smashed its display cases, before being intercepted by the store’s manager and fleeing.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 12, 2023
Abe suspect hearing canceled after suspicious object found
The site was evacuated after what appeared to be an 'unidentified bag' was delivered to the court, and the hearing was canceled for the day.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 7, 2023
Four Chinese arrested in Japan for smuggling 700 kilograms of stimulants
The amount of stimulants, with an estimated street value of ¥43.4 billion ($311 million), was the second largest ever confiscated at one time in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 7, 2023
Japan high court denies retrial of man over 2002 murder of boy
A high court refused to grant a retrial to a man who served 17 years in prison for abducting and killing a 22-month-old boy near Nagoya in 2002.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 5, 2023
Investigators' pressure seen as reason for GaaSyy's return to Japan
Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department said that GaaSyy’s return was the “result of UAE authorities’ measures and not a voluntary one.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 5, 2023
Eyewitness videos proving useful to police, but experts warn of risks
A recent robbery at a high-end watch store on a busy street in central Tokyo has led authorities to warn bystanders against recording videos of ongoing crimes for their own safety.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / Longform
Jun 4, 2023
'Stakeout Diary': A killer on the run, two postwar gumshoes — noir at its finest
When a photographer was given rare permission to follow two detectives through Tokyo on a murder case, who’d have known he’d gather a legion of fans decades later.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 4, 2023
Internet personality and former lawmaker GaaSyy arrested in Japan
The social media star and NHK Party representative was taken into custody Sunday for alleged defamation threats against celebrities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 2, 2023
Police lacked effective security steps before Kishida attack, report says
In light of the incident, the report said police should provide organizers with safety guidelines in writing and ask that stump speeches be held indoors.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / EXPLAINER
May 31, 2023
How are firearms regulated in Japan?
The country is known for its strict gun-control laws, but recent shootings have prompted some to wonder how stringent they actually are.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 29, 2023
Suspect in central Japan slayings asked mother to shoot him
All four of the victims in the incident died immediately after being attacked and all died from blood loss.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 27, 2023
Suspect in deadly Nagano shooting referred to prosecutors
Masanori Aoki, 31, had been arrested on suspicion of the murder of one police officer and is likely to face charges for the murders of three others.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 27, 2023
Man arrested over fatal shooting in western Tokyo
The victim, who may have been connected to a gang, was apparently shot at least three times and died after escaping from a restaurant where he was initially shot.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

Podcast

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Longform

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