Law & Crime

Trouble in TOKIO: Another Sexual Harassment Scandal Rocks Japanese TV

Following in the wake of the Nakai Masahiro scandal, another pop/TV star stands accused of multiple acts of harassment against staff.

The Host Is Toast: Japan Approves Law To Crack Down On Host Club Hustlers

Hosts, Japan's grey zone version of aggressive gigolos, are about to find themselves in serious trouble. The predatory practices of these good looking guys with too much hair gel are now punishable by law.

Bold “Dark Part-Time” Thieves in Japan Are Now Stealing From Yakuza

A case in Saga Prefecture tells of a bold new example of "yami-baito" targeting Japan's infamous (and dwindling) crime families.

Hyogo Police Compelled 12-Year-Old Girl to Confess to False Report

The incident puts a spotlight on how police interrogation tactics play a role in Japan's lauded 99.9% conviction rate.

The Great Yakuza War is Over! (Maybe)

The conflict has cost over 90 lives in blood-soaked scenes that wouldn’t have been out of place in a Takashi Miike film.

Snack Bar Murder: Police Arrest Ex-Husband Who’d Previously Assaulted Victim

Police arrested the 41-year-old man, who had apparently just been released from jail for assaulting his ex-wife in 2024.

Snack Bar Owner in Tokyo Dead After Assault, Revenge Porn Harassment

While details are still murky, the murdered female owner of a snack bar in Nishitokyo was repeatedly the target of her ex-husband's anger.

A Hokkaido Aquarium Loans Free Baby Strollers. People Are Stealing Them

Many netizens are blaming the aquarium for handing out fancy strollers with zero guarantees, such as an address or deposit.

Is This Sex Offender Map in Japan Legal?

Japan still has no official sexual offender database. Someone just launched one - and experts say it may well be illegal.

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