Saitama: Foul play possible after 2 corpses found in Warabi residence
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
A man, 50, and his wife, 49, live in the residence, police said
3 corpses found in Nagano river over 24-hour period
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Police do not have any information that links the cases together
Nigerian national suspected of dealing cocaine in Roppongi
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Suspect said, ‘I know nothing’
JOC executive hit and killed by train in apparent suicide
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Yasushi Moritani was struck by an Asakusa Line train in Shinagawa Ward on Monday

Widow of Wakayama playboy prosecuted for his murder
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Police have also accused Saki Sudo of fraud
Shibuya Ward starts ‘anti-graffiti’ task force
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
A stroll through Takeshita-dori reveals big, bulbous lettering of a variety of colors, painted on the shutters of one shop after another
Widow of Wakayama playboy denies allegations of murder
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
During the investigation leading up to her arrest, Saki Sudo said she 'knew nothing' about her husband's death
Nakagin Capsule Tower could be headed for demolition
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Management association voted to sell the building to the landowner earlier this year

Fukuoka woman infected with coronavirus commits suicide: ‘I may have spread it at work’
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Similar case took place in Tokyo in January
Diary of ex-bar host reveals ‘no work due to coronavirus’ before arrest for fraud
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Ex-bar host wrote that he came to Tokyo from Fukuoka City in April 'to become rich'
Shibuya Ward starts ‘anti-graffiti’ task force
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
A stroll through Takeshita-dori reveals big, bulbous lettering of a variety of colors, painted on the shutters of one shop after another

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Latest stories on organized crime (yakuza) from Japan

Former yakuza sees the light

By Tokyo Reporter Staff on June 29, 2008

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

AV film starring widow of Wakayama playboy topping charts after alleged murder
By Roland Shichijo
Development is just the latest turn in a tale of apparent deception and greed that did not end with her husband's death
Tokyo Sports laying off 100 staff amid struggles with digital age, coronavirus
By Roland Shichijo
For decades, evening tabloid Tokyo Sports has generated laughs from its readership with fantastic front pages splashed with outer space creatures and fish with human faces
Health ministry staffer attempted suicide by leap from office window
By Kenji Nakano
Ministry said, 'We are confirming the facts of the case'

Coronavirus likely cause of drop in North Korean boats drifting onto Japan’s shores
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Number of North Korean boats found beaches in Japan reached a peak two years ago
Japan ambassador to Thailand ‘likely’ contracted coronavirus during visit to Bangkok club
By Roland Shichijo
Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, ‘It is undeniable that the infection prevention measures were inadequate’
Philippines: Pair nabbed over murder of Japanese woman in Manila
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Cash, a mobile telephone and jewelry were missing from the vicitim’s residence
Brazil: Missing Japanese woman’s corpse found in forest
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
An examination of Hitomi Akamatsu’s body showed signs of strangulation

Female cop resigns over sex with colleagues in koban, station
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Officer said, 'I was unable to distinguish between right and wrong'
Man hit and killed by Yamanote Line train at Shibuya Station
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Incident caused delays of up to 1 hour for 25 trains
NHK suspends staffer who was not prosecuted for assaulting taxi driver
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
NHK said, 'We deeply apologize'
Tokyo cops crack down on 5 Akihabara maid cafes for operating without licenses
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Customers at La Chere chatted with maids while sipping on drinks, often until 5:00 a.m.