Law & Crime

In Japan, Carrying A Swiss Army Knife is a Criminal Offense

Many people carry Swiss Army knives with them without a second thought. But in Japan, the convenient tool got one man brought up on charges.

These Children of Japanese Immigrants Live Under Threat of Deportation

What happens to the children of immigrants to Japan who lose their immigration status? For most, it means living in constant fear. A look at karihomen, or conditional release status, in Japan.

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.

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