Law & Crime

In Sexual Assault Crackdown, Police Raid Male Underground Idol Events in Kabukicho

Reports of assaults against female fans have led authorities in Kabukicho to perform inspections at men's underground idol events - and, in a few cases, even issue arrest warrants.

50 Years On the Lam: Kirishima Satoshi, Japanese Bombing Suspect, Dies in Hospital

Kirishima Satoshi, a member of a notorious '70s terrorist group, may have finally been found after nearly 5 decades in hiding.

Japan Reacts Strongly to Release of US Officer Who Killed Two

The release and subsequent victory lap media tour for Ridge Alkonis evoked a strong reaction from Japanese public officials and social media.

Aishima Shizuo: A Victim of Japan’s “Hostage Justice” System

Tokyo police and prosecutors falsely accused him of exporting biological weapons to China, jailing him until three days before he died.

Review: “The Last Yakuza” – Jake Adelstein’s Wide-Ranging, Personal History of the Yakuza

After fourteen years, Jake Adelstein is back with a new full-length book on Japanese organized crime. The Last Yakuza was worth the wait.

How Marijuana Brought Down a Japanese Football Team

Nihon University used to have an American football team. But then some players smoked a joint - and all hell broke loose.

Why Japanese Women Traveling to Hawaii are Being Turned Away

An increasing number of Japanese women are finding it harder to enter the US and are getting turned back at the border. Learn why.

Japan Bans Cannabis Gummies After Multiple Hospitalizations

Japan's already strict marijuana laws just became stricter after some candies landed a bunch of people in the hospital.

“Sugar Baby Riri” – and Her Host – Face Jail Time for Fraud

A woman who made millions as a sugar baby in Japan is on trial for fraud - and so is the host club worker to whom she handed every last penny.

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