Osaka City cordons off popular gathering spot for youths, delinquents amid opening of Expo
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Osaka City cordoned off 'Gurishita' with a fence before the opening of Osaka-Kansai Expo on April 13
Osaka bar owner fatally stabbed by customer in apparent dispute over unpaid tab
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Victim was slashed in the face over unpaid bills for 'meals and drinks,' according to a witness
Details emerge about ex-hostess accused of cutting off ring finger of boyfriend with axe
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Victim said, 'She cut my ring finger so that I couldn't marry another woman'

Grand theft Aichi: Thieves increasingly targeting luxury vehicles in Japan’s car-theft capital
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Aichi police recommend drivers add alarm devices and steering wheel locks
Nagoya court acquits ex-host accused of leaving man’s corpse in closet
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Ex-host said, 'I'm relieved that it's been proven that I didn't do it'
Ex-host not fined for receiving funds from woman convicted of defrauding men
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Woman used defrauded funds at Kabukicho host club in 2021 and 2022

An afternoon at Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

By Tokyo Reporter Staff on May 4, 2014

(Photo by The Tokyo Reporter, May 4, 2014)

Tokyo Reporter Staff

The editorial team at The Tokyo Reporter brings the site's readership the latest news from the under side of Japan.

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

Man on death row over Manila murders dies in Aichi
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Cause of death was hyponatremia, according to the justice ministry
First female Fukui police chief says ‘gender no significance in carrying out duties’
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Mikiko Masuda: 'I will do my best to perform my duties to ensure the safety of the people of Fukui Prefecture'
Another suspected ‘Luffy’ member nabbed in Manila
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Authorities arrested Takuya Hoshino in Manila on Wednesday
American tourist entered Japan with gun
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Alan Randy Peterson said, 'I accidentally put the gun in my luggage when traveling from the U.S. to Japan'

Mei Nagano’s reported two-timing with Kei Tanaka continuing to take commercial toll
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Suntory said of Tanaka, 'In light of the current situation, we have decided that it is difficult to convey the true value of the brand'
Raysum founder found with 3 bags of cocaine, meth in Otemachi hotel
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Police also arrested female companion Miho Okumoto on same charges
Democratic Party for the People concerned about acquisition of land by foreigners
By Roland Shichijo
Kazuya Shimba said, 'I don't think I will be able to sleep tonight'
MK Taxi employee threatened ‘to kill’ disabled customer via text message
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Message said, 'Don't get ahead cocky just because you are disabled'