Woman, 25, accused of fatally stabbing boyfriend with scissors in Nakano apartment
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Suspect said, 'I thought he would listen if I took out the scissors'
Thieves target brand bags at luxury store in Nagoya days before grand opening
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Thieves stole brand bags from brands Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Chanel early on September 10
President of Yamaha Motor slashed by daughter
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
President suffered minor injuries to his left arm, police said
Osaka man accused of attempted murder for hurling bottle from apartment balcony
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Suspect said, 'I made sure there was no one below before throwing it'

Yuka Takaoka: Court transcript reveal details of crime of “real-life yandere”
By Mieko Shimizu
Yuka Takaoka told the Tokyo District Court details the incident, how it happened, how it ended and her later regret
Aichi man remains in shadows following unsolved murder of wife, children two decades ago
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Hiroto Kato has never attended a memorial for his slain family since the incident took place in 2004
Two ‘Pink Panda’ members nabbed over Tokyo Big Sight theft
By Kazutaka Shimanaka
Suspects accused of stealing six pearl pendants with a total value of approximately 1.86 million yen in January
Nagasaki man in up 30 extramarital affairs had sex with one partner’s underage daughter
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Defendant's parents paid the victim 3 million yen

Koenji Awa Odori Festival

By Tokyo Reporter Staff on September 28, 2014

(Photographs by The Tokyo Reporter, August 23, 2014)

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Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara’s wife linked to suspicious death of ex-husband
By Mieko Shimizu
Shukan Bunshun also claims Kihara has an illegitimate child with his mistress
Woman accused of burying corpse of newborn turned to sex trade to support ‘underground idol’
By Mieko Shimizu
Suspect was fond of an idol who performs within in Nagoya's club scene
Australian woman airs executive’s dirty laundry after sugar daddy sojourn sours
By Mieko Shimizu
Seshiro Miyazono wrote, ‘I was repeatedly warning you not to cheat’

Two ‘Pink Panda’ members nabbed over Tokyo Big Sight theft
By Kazutaka Shimanaka
Suspects accused of stealing six pearl pendants with a total value of approximately 1.86 million yen in January
Key member of money-laundering ring apprehended at Kansai airport
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Takamasa Ikeda is believed to be the number-three member of the money-laundering ring Liberton Group
Japanese man wanted for money laundering arrested in Philippines
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Hiroyuki Kawasaki was arrested before he boarded a flight to Singapore on August 14
Ferry crew member suspected of sneaking into female staff’s cabin
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Staff member found her underwear drawer open

President of Yamaha Motor slashed by daughter
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
President suffered minor injuries to his left arm, police said
Johnny’s victims’ association disbands after relief and compensation ‘achieved’
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Over 1,000 persons have claimed to be victims of sexual abuse by Johnny Kitagawa
‘He suddenly kissed me’: Half of Japanese female entrepreneurs experience sexual harassment
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
Entrepreneur Miho Matsuzaka said, 'I want the current state of the industry to change'
Foreign tourists push Don Quijote sales over ¥2 trillion for year for first time
By Tokyo Reporter Staff
President said, 'We want to continue evolving so that visiting our store becomes a great experience for customers'