Law & Crime

Japanese Celeb Held By Police for 10 Days Over Combini Sandwich Theft

Why many Japanese social media users are decrying the long detention of actress Sakaguchi Anri as excessive and unwarranted.

Tokyo Pokémon Center Murder Highlights Gaps in Japan’s Stalking Law

Critics say that police and prosecutors could have done more to monitor the murderer after he was released from jail after paying a fine.

More Young Students in Japan Turn to Marijuana, Shoplifting

The kids in Japan aren't alright: new stats show an increasing number are turning to illegal activity in the tough-on-crime country.

Japanese Cosplayer on Trial for Mutilating Partner

A Japanese cosplayer appeared in court wearing panda pajamas as she reversed her not-guilty plea on charges of mutilating her boyfriend.

Couple Die in Tokyo Sauna Fire After Door Breaks, Emergency System Left Off

Japanese social media users were aghast at reports of the deaths, which raised serious questions about how the facility managed safety.

Child Sex Tourism to Laos from Japan Booms, Driven By Social Media

Japanese men are flocking to Laos to participate in the heinous practice. Some who live in Laos are even conducting tours.

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.

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