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High brow trumps ‘High Touch’ in Roppongi

By Tokyo Reporter Staff on August 20, 2008

One shopkeeper in Roppongi says, ‘People don’t know what it means’

By Kazutaka Shimanaka on August 4, 2008

A book describes what really goes on aboard Tokyo cabs

By Tokyo Reporter Staff on June 29, 2008

Hiroyuki Suzuki: 'My tattoos and missing pinkies are my handicap'

Mei Nagano’s reported two-timing could impact commercial endorsements
By Kenji Nakano
One ad exec said, 'If this is her true nature, her sponsors will be shocked'
Company run by husband of Ruriko Kojima in red before suicide
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Kota Kitamura served as the president of Habitat, a company that works with saunas and public baths
Softbank pitchman Masahiro Nakai embroiled in ‘woman problem’
By Mieko Shimizu
Nakai reportedly paid a woman 90 million yen in compensation over an incident that took place last year

JP Dragon head nabbed outside Manila
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Authorities apprehended Ryuji Yoshioka outside the capital Manila during a raid of the suspect's birthday party
Japanese man wanted in ’95 Tokyo cafe robbery detained in Philippines
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Suspect allegedly worked with accomplices to stab the manager of a game cafe in Ota Ward and steal 700,000 yen
Judge says 2 British men can be extradited over Harry Winston heist in Tokyo
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Three thieves stole luxury watches, rings and jewelry in November 2015

Female announcer files sexual harassment lawsuit against Ehime TV station
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Woman said, 'I sincerely hope that the industry's customs will be improved'
Third-party committee: Iwaki Shinkumi Bank covered up fake loans totaling ¥25 billion
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Third-party committee: 'The whole picture is far from being revealed'
Cosmetic association sues University of Tokyo over demands for sex-related entertainment
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Suit seeks 42 million yen in damages