Japanese man questioned by police for holding a bag of “greens”
MANNISH is a restaurant chain with branches mainly in the Tokyo area specializing in ramen with salt ginger. As revealed in a recent Tweet by…
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At Kyoto’s grandest festival, police escort duck family attendees
For the first time in three years, Kyoto’s famous Gion Matsuri Festival was held this month. Sometimes regarded as the most famous festival in Japan,…
Halloween revelers crowd Shibuya for Halloween 2021
In spite of calls by Shibuya Ward to not gather in Shibuya and stay home to avoid infection during the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, people…
Manga artist illustrates morning scene of policemen following old man biking, warms Twitter’s heart
Normally, if you saw a group of policemen following in a direct line behind a civilian on their bikes, you might get the idea that…
Kochi Pref. police submits impressive dance video to first-ever online Yosakoi Festival
Yosakoi and the Yosakoi Festival With festivals and competitions held in over 200 locations in Japan, as well as in countries such as the US,…
The Proper Way to Dispose of Surgical Masks
It’s not uncommon to see many Japanese people wearing masks in public places during the winter season. This is to protect against catching a cold…
Three Male Senior Officers, Female Officer In Four-Way Affair Reprimanded in Kochi Prefecture, Japan
According to a report in the Yomiuri Shimbun on July 24, 2019, Kochi Prefectural Police carried out disciplinary actions against five employees, four of them…
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…
Japanese Police Chides Girl (13), Seeks Prosecution of Two Adults For “Posting Malware”: A Link To A Harmless Browser Crasher Site
(Updated on 3/6 with new Twitter comments) In reaction to the increasing number of online fraud cases, Japan has been stepping up its efforts in…
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…
Adorable Shiba Inu Police Doge Spotted in Japan
When you think of police dogs, a breed such as German Shepherd comes to mind right? These highly trained dogs are usually looking professional and…
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…
Police Detain and Interrogate Man For Warning Elementary Schoolers Blocking His Apartment
When we’re faced with an adult causing trouble or making a scene in public, finding the right words to warn them or persuade them to…
Japanese Police Finally Arrest 74-Year Old Ninja Thief
A rash of of thievery in Osaka has come to an end as Japanese police have finally apprehended a prolific criminal, one who disguised himself…
Bonsai Techniques Allowed Janitor To Grow Miniature Marijuana Plants In His Apartment
Laws governing cannabis in Japan are very strict. Illegal since 1948, the use and possession of cannabis are punishable by up to five years imprisonment…