LAW & CRIME
Burglaries of Japan’s Abandoned Houses Are Becoming More Aggressive
Abandoned houses continue to rise in Japan - and thieves are taking advantage of it by finding them and stripping them clean.
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LAW & CRIME
Police: Doctor in Japan Pulls Icepick on Coughing Man on Train
The 59-year-old doctor from Yokozuka denies telling a soldier he'd kill him if he didn't stop hacking up a lung.
WOMEN
Japanese Police Increase Anti-Molestation Patrols Ahead of Exam Day
Tokyo Police say they're taking action as social media users continue to brag about committing crimes as female students rush to exams.
SOCIETY
Kanagawa Police Stop Issuing Skirts to Female Officers
A sexist symbol of Japan's past is no more: As of February 2025, Kanagawa Police say new female recruits will only receive…
LAW & CRIME
Japanese Man Tries to Get Cop Jailed for Calling Him Names
A man in Shiga Prefecture tried to cross the street against the light and got told off by a cop. That hurt…
LAW & CRIME
Hokkaido Detective Who Had Affair With Accused Murderer Loses Job
A Hokkaido detective was reportedly having an affair with a 22-year-old woman who ended up a murder defendant.
NEWS
Police Arrest Men Who Sprayed Fire Extinguisher Through Shibuya Scramble
Two dudes made a mess of Shibuya Scramble early on Christmas Eve, shooting a fire extinguisher as pedestrians and drivers passed.
WOMEN
Ito Shiori’s Documentary on Her Rape Nets Oscar Shortlist, Criticism
Ito Shiori's BLACK BOX DIARIES is winning critical acclaim worldwide - but it's also under fire from her former lawyer.