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Suspected ‘fund manager’ nabbed over Tokorozawa home robbery
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Suspect said, 'I have no recollection of the incident'
‘Early Morning Prowler’ nabbed in Adachi
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
TOKYO (TR) - He is suspected in a string of thefts took place in the early morning hours, a trend that caused police to give...
Chiba cops: Man accused of murdering hotel staffer had ‘romantic feelings’ for victim
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Victim previously said that the suspect was 'stalking' her
Man in Koganei lived with corpse of mother for 1 year ‘to receive her pension’
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Decomposed body was found in the bedroom, police said

Man in contact with Noriko Tsujide around time of disappearance evaded arrest
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Noriko Tsujide was last seen on November 24, 1998
Runa Tamura: Woman suspected of decapitating man in love hotel rented horror movies beforehand
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Woman's father and mother are also in custody for aiding and abetting in the crime
Father of woman accused of decapitating cross-dressing man in Sapporo love hotel testifies in court
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Defendant killed the victim since he engaged in sex with her without a condom
Multiple suspects arrested over four break-ins and robberies across Kanto
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Four robberies and break-ins have taken place Saitama Prefecture and Tokyo since the middle of September

Festival in Golden Gai, Shinjuku

By Tokyo Reporter Staff on September 5, 2009

Yusuke Hama performs during a festival at the entrance to the Golden Gai entertainment area of Shinjuku

(Photo by The Tokyo Reporter, August 30, 2009)

Yusuke Hama performs during a festival at the entrance to the Golden Gai entertainment area of Shinjuku

(Photo by The Tokyo Reporter, August 30, 2009)

Yusuke Hama performs during a festival at the entrance to the Golden Gai entertainment area of Shinjuku

(Photo by The Tokyo Reporter, August 30, 2009)

Yusuke Hama performs during a festival at the entrance to the Golden Gai entertainment area of Shinjuku

(Photo by The Tokyo Reporter, August 30, 2009)

Yusuke Hama performs during a festival at the entrance to the Golden Gai entertainment area of Shinjuku

(Photo by The Tokyo Reporter, August 30, 2009)

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