Law & Crime

Disgraced Japanese Car Dealership CEO Apologizes for “Blasphemy” of…Golf?

The CEO of Japan's BigMotor got very angry at a press conference - not about the massive fraud his company committed, but over...golf.

Lawyers Say World’s Oldest Death Row Inmate in Japan Was Framed

The person to ever sit the longest on death row - 55 years - is still alive in Japan. And attorneys say they can prove his innocence. We cover the evidence offered at a press conference by Hakamada Iwao's attorneys.

Osaka Man Mistakenly Jailed Twice for 40 Days, Cops Apologize

Police arrested an Osaka man on suspicion of making online threats. And then arrested him again. Turns out they had the wrong guy all along.

Death at Childcare Puts Spotlight on Dangerous Conditions Across Japan

Two grieving parents finally got justice after their daughter died in a childcare facility in Japan. But why did it take so long?

Narita Legislator Accused of Extorting Sexual Assault Victim’s Family

A Narita city legislator accused of sexual assault is now facing another charge - for attempting to coerce the victim into silence.

Netflix Japan to Release Documentary on the Lucie Blackman Murder

Fresh news about the documentary on one of Japan's most infamous murder cases - and an exclusive interview with a featured reporter.

Foreign Residents Decry Japan’s “Legal Worker” Campaign as Harassment

Japan's Immigration Services Agency is cracking down on illegal work - but some say their "awareness campaign" encourages harassment.

“It’s Me”: How Scammers in Japan Recruit the Young to Rob the Old

How scammers steal tens of millions of dollars in Japan every year - and coerce desperate young people into doing their dirty work for them.

Sushi Chain Demands Kid Pay Up for “Sushi Terrorism” Stunt

In the wake of a wave of "sushi terrorism" earlier this year, conveyor belt chain Sushiro is suing a high school-age kid for over half a million dollars USD. Read more about the lawsuit - and what people in Japan are saying about it.

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