Law & Crime

Tokyo Doctor Arrested for Dummy Vaccines, Forging Documents

A Tokyo doctor with strong anti-vax beliefs tried to talk patients out of the COVID-19 vaccine - and, when they insisted, gave them salt.

The Town of Abu vs. The Gambler

A small town accidentally gave a man a small fortune. What the man did next has made national headlines in Japan.

Rep. Shiomura Ayaka Pushes Against Teenage Pornography; Colleagues Laugh

Representative Shiomura took to the Diet floor to discuss protecting high schoolers from recruitment into adult videos - and was laughed at for her efforts.

Tokyo Court Upholds Ruling in Journalist Ito Shiori’s Rape Case

Ito Shiori, author of the startling memoir Black Box, has become Japan's #MeToo era icon. She now lays claim to another legal victory.

With New Regulations, Japan Cracks Down on Elderly Drivers

This year, elderly drivers in Japan over age 75 with traffic violations must meet new requirements if they want to stay on the road.

Why This Japanese Couple Divorces Every Three Years

Married Japanese couples are prevented by law from having separate last names. But one Tokyo couple has found a clever workaround.

Nevada-Tan: Japan’s Murderer Turned Internet Trend

Her case made national headlines - and became a cult sensation. What happened to "Nevada-tan"? And how has the victim's family coped?

Upskirts Cases Skyrocket in Japan

Nonconsensual photography is becoming a big problem in Japan. Who are the perps - and what can be done to curtail it?