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Furuta Junko: The Horrific Murder That Tested Japan
How the case of Furuta Junko led Japan's press to break the rules, and citizens to question the country's juvenile criminal law.
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LAW & CRIME
Separate Spousal Surnames: Reformers in Japan Push for Change to Outdated Law
In Japan, married couples must share the same surname. A growing chorus of voices says it's time for that to change.
LAW & CRIME
“Rape Paradise”: Father’s Absolution in Rape of 12-Year-Old Daughter Sparks Backlash
Critics in Japan are calling out their country's judicial system after a series of rape cases are thrown out - and one…
LAW & CRIME
“Appointment Call” Scam: The New – and Deadly – Crime Targeting Japan’s Elderly
A new form of financial swindle targeting Japan's elderly is racking up victims - and bodies.
LAW & CRIME
“Ninja” Thief Scales Walls to Commit Robberies in Osaka
An Osaka man who used his newfound powers for evil has been arrested by local police for a series of daring -…
LAW & CRIME
Keio University Students Arrested Five Separate Times Won’t Be Charged with Rape
A Net backlash in Japan swells with news that several students of well-connected families at Keio University won't face multiple charges of…
LAW & CRIME
99.9%: Is Japan’s High Conviction Rate a Product of “Hostage Justice”?
The prolonged detention of Carlos Ghosn has led to scrutiny of Japan's 99.9% conviction rate - and the tactics used to maintain…
LAW & CRIME
50 Years Later, Japan’s Most Brazen Robbery Remains a Mystery
50 years ago, someone managed to steal 300 million yen without firing a shot. Was it, as some say, the perfect crime?