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Five men from Japan were arrested after driving 500km to Tokyo and attacking Taiwanese travelers with iron pipes. Police say the violent robbery attempt was carefully planned and may be linked to a roaming crime group.
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"My body and mind are broken. I was not treated like a human being." These were the words of a 27-year-old woman arrested near Kabukicho's Okubo Park, an area known for street prostitution. Although he was later released without charge, his testimony revealed the disturbing reality behind the scenes.
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Under Japan's national "Zero Illegal Migration Plan", Kawaguchi city in Saitama has become a hot spot. The region is home to many Kurds from Türkiye, and clashes with locals are growing worse. Disruptive behavior continues to be seen at convenience stores and other public places. At the same time, deportations are proceeding in dozens of
Danilo Yavushishyn left war-torn Ukraine in pursuit of a dream: to become a professional sumo wrestler in Japan. At just 21 years old, he is already making waves in the age-old game.
From War to the Ring: 21-Year-Old Ukrainian Sumo Pro Rises Fast in Japan Read More »
Since the beginning of this year, several Japanese citizens traveling to Southeast Asia to join local scam gangs have been arrested. They were first lured by the promise of "easy money" and "high income", but later had to live under strict surveillance and were forced to make frequent fraudulent calls. As the police investigate deeper, the violent reality inside these fraudulent complexes is slowly coming to light.
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In Osaka's Ikeda city, a popular spot known as "Sky Torii" became the stage of a shocking scene. A couple of visitors, believed to be foreign tourists, grabbed hold of the sacred gate and started doing pull-ups. The act was filmed by another passenger, who became angry and later handed the footage to the police.
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Outside Japan, it is very common to see soccer players – whether still active or retired – covered in tattoos. But back home, things look very different. Tattooshaving been technically legal in Japan since 1948, yet former national team midfielder Yuki Kobayashi is still considered an outsider. His arms, shoulders, and back are inked.
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare released new figures on September 12 showing that as of September 1, the country has 99,763 centenarians. That’s 4,644 more than last year. Looking back, when the Elderly Welfare Act was introduced in 1963, there were only 153 people over 100. By 1981 the number passed 1,000, in 1998 it topped 10,000, and now Japan is closing in on the 100,000 mark.