Law & Crime

Murder of Japanese Woman During Livestream Yields Sympathy – For The Murderer

Sato Airi, a 22yo livestreamer known as Mogami Ai, was murdered in Tokyo during a stream. So why are people feeling sorry for her killer?

Konishi Yuka, who was 19 at the time of the crime, admitted to her role in the murder. The victim's family called the sentence "light."

The man wasn't drunk and didn't threaten anyone or brandish a weapon - his only crime appears to be being poor.

Stardust Promotions says it's dropped the rapper and dancer like a hot potato after his March 2nd arrest for attacking an interpreter.

Some are calling the sentence light, as producer Ito Koichiro has admitted to at least 11 cases of prostitution involving minors.

The 24-year-old sailor smashed a beer stein into some college kids' head after staff told him the bar was closed.

Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs confirms it's looking to stem the growing tide of online casino use by throwing up a firewall.

At least one of two Japanese kids rescued recently was kidnapped by scammers via a growing recruitment avenue: online games such as Fortnite.

For the first time ever, Taiwanese citizens who marry or naturalize in Japan will be able to express their identity accurately.