Japanese zoo outraged after criminal “box disposal” at their gate
More most people, taking care of a pet means being responsible for it and seeing it through to the end of its life. Unfortunately, however,…
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Illegal motorbike crossing leaves Iwakuni’s Kintaikyo bridge beaten and battered
On Friday 17 July 2020 local residents of Iwakuni were horrified as they watched a motorcycle cross Kintaikyo Bridge in an evident joyride. The historical…
Totoro’s Forest becomes final resting place of unidentified individual
In a dark twist of reality, a forest in Tokorozawa which served as inspiration for Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro, has become the final resting…
Why Japanese seniors are spending their golden years behind bars
Recently, in Five Stupid Ways To Get Arrested in Japan, we mentioned the KDDI caller, a pensioner who was arrested after placing nearly 24,000 complaint…
The greatest digital heists in the history of Japan
The technological literacy of Japan is hard to gauge. On the surface, the country is beguilingly high-tech. The robotics industry is cutting-edge, and smartphone-strapped consumers…
Five stupid ways to get arrested in Japan
A few years back, I often met a buddy of mine; a Canadian named Jay. He was a nice guy, a former musician, cool enough….
Criminal arrested after Fatal Stabbing on Friday: 20-year-old woman murdered in Niigata
Yuzuki Ishikawa, a woman in her twenties was murdered this Friday, November 15th, at 9 p.m. The victim had knife wounds to various places on…
Stalker Fan Locates Japanese Idol’s Home By Zooming In On Her Eyes, Scouting Scenery In Reflection
On the night of September 1st 21-year-old Ena Matsuoka, a member of the Japanese idol group Tenshi Tsukinukeni Yomi, was attacked by a obsessive fan…
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[Updated] 34 Dead, 34 Injured at Kyoto Animation Studio Fire, Suspected Arsonist Apprehended
(Updated on July 22, 2019) Worst confirmed arson incident in postwar Japan On July 18th, around 10:30 am, black smoke began to billow out of…
Female Japanese Officer Gets Pay Cut For Using Dating App To See Several Men
According to a report by Toyo Keizai Online on April 17th, a female police officer in her 20s stationed at the San’yō-Onoda police station in…
Artist Behind Creepy Momo Image Destroys Sculpture
If you’ve not heard of the “Momo Challenge,” which authorities in several countries have issued warnings about, you may be familiar the terrifyingly jarring viral…
Japanese Police Return Item Lost 2 Years Ago to Baffled Man
People say if you lose something in Japan, you’ll usually get it back. Even valuable items like smartphones, credit cards or jewellery are handed straight…
Police Issue Warning After Viral Game Challenge With Disturbing Demon “Momo” Takes Dark Turn
Update: Police have now recently issued further warnings about the “Momo” game being related to data harvesting schemes. Authorities in several countries have issued warnings…
Tourist Tests Japan’s Reputation For Safety and Gets More Than He Bargained For
Japan is hailed as an incredibly safe country with one of the lowest crime rates in the world. Many anecdotes are told about returned lost…
Tokyo’s Minato Ward Issues Bizarre Safety Information
Japan is commonly described as one of the safest nations in the world. According to the 2017 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index published by the…