Chiba man drops plan to recruit girls from high-radiation areas for idol group
February 10, 2012
TOKYO (TR) – A 34-year-old businessman from Chiba Prefecture has scrapped plans to form an all-girl singing group composed of members residing in areas exposed to high radiation following complaints from local townspeople, reports the Asahi Shimbun (Feb. 10). Read more
Gangster arrested in Osaka for smuggling stimulant drugs from Shanghai
February 9, 2012
TOKYO (TR) – Osaka Customs and the Osaka Harbor Police Department announced on Wednesday the arrest of two men for violating the stimulants control law, reports the Sankei Shimbun (Feb. 9). Read more
Mother of AKB48 member Minami Takahashi arrested for obscene acts with 15-year-old boy
February 7, 2012
TOKYO (TR) – The Tokyo Metropolitan Police confirmed on Tuesday the arrest of the 44-year-old mother of Minami Takahashi, a member of the popular singing group AKB48, for performing obscene acts with a junior-high school boy, reports Jiji Press (Feb. 7). Read more
AV star Kirara Asuka does not deny relationship with Yu Darvish
February 6, 2012
TOKYO (TR) – Adult video actress Kirara Asuka captivated a press corps on Sunday by not outright denying the existence of a relationship with pitcher Yu Darvish during an event held in Akihabara for the release of the film “Futari Ecchi the Movie 2 — Second Kiss,” reports Yukan Fuji (Feb. 6). Read more
Manabu Miyazaki among those opposing anti-yakuza legislation
February 3, 2012
TOKYO (TR) – On October 5, the National Police Agency announced a revision to the Anti-Organized Crime Law to be submitted to the ordinary session of the Diet. The initiative follows anti-gang ordinances adopted by all prefectures and administrative divisions last October.
In spite of attempting to reduce criminal activities, the moves are not without their critics, reports Nikkan Gendai (Jan. 28). Read more
Sony names Kazuo Hirai as President and CEO; Stringer to become Chairman of the Board
February 1, 2012
TOKYO (TR) – Electronics and entertainment giant Sony Corp. named Kazuo Hirai as president and chief executive officer as a replacement for Howard Stringer, who will become Chairman of the Board of Directors, according to a press release issued by the company on Tuesday.
Hirai’s promotion will be effective April 1, while Stringer will assume chairman duties in June, the release said.
For the second quarter of the current fiscal year, Sony reported a 27 billion yen ($346 million) loss. A strong yen and weak sales in televisions are expected to make this year the fourth consecutive in which the company has been in the red. Read more
Tokyo cops seize uncensored 3D porn DVDs in Internet-sale crackdown
January 30, 2012
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police officers on Saturday raided an apartment building in Nerima Ward being used for the sale of uncensored adult video DVDs, reports the Sankei Shimbun (Jan. 30). Read more
Chinese hooker club busted in Shibuya
January 27, 2012
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police on Tuesday arrested the manager and three employees of a club in the Shibuya entertainment area for violating the Anti-Prostitution Law, reports the Sankei Shimbun (Jan. 27). Read more
Tokyo cops seize 100,000 uncensored porn DVDs in Kabukicho raid
January 24, 2012
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police officers on Sunday raided three shops for the sale of uncensored adult video DVDs inside a building in the Kabukicho entertainment district, reports the Sankei Shimbun (Jan. 24). Read more
Hostess club manager, gang members arrested in prostitution of Thai females in Gunma
January 23, 2012
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police announced on Monday the arrest of the manager of a hostess club and two members of the Matsuba-kai organized crime group for the alleged prostitution of Thai females in the Ikaho hot springs area of Gunma Prefecture, reports the Sankei Shimbun (Jan. 23). Read more
