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Man arrested over video of him allegedly pouring detergent-like liquid on sushi

Yuta Shinnishi, 43, has admitted to the allegation and was quoted as saying he "wanted to get more views" on social media.

Indonesia's nutrition agency chief arrested in corruption probe

Three more arrested over January’s suitcase robbery in Tokyo

The three men are believed to have close ties with major crime syndicates.

3 more, including yakuza, arrested over 420 mil. yen theft in Tokyo

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A senior yakuza member and two others have been arrested for their alleged roles in the theft of about 423 million yen ($2.6 million)

Man arrested for allegedly trespassing in western Tokyo to commit robbery

The house in the city of Koganei, western Tokyo, had been invaded several times in May, according to investigative sources.

JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Shinnosuke Abe Resigns After Arrest for Alleged Assault of Daughter

Yomiuri Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe, in his third season at the helm, stepped down the day after being arrested at his home in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward. The post JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Shinnosuke Abe Resigns After Arrest for Alleged Assault of Daughter first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

85-yr-old driver arrested over fatal hit-and-run accident in central Japan

NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- An 85-year-old driver was arrested Saturday on suspicion of fatally hitting a man and a woman at an intersection while driving a min

In Southern California Chinese enclave, a mayor's arrest stokes fears of Beijing's influence

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- In 2024, voters in the Southern California city of Arcadia elected the first all-Asian city council in the city's history.Now, one

Fifth high school boy arrested in Tochigi robbery-murder case

The 18-year-old student allegedly used a communication app to introduce the boy, 16, to another, despite knowing he would be used to help carry out the crime.

Japan national volleyball player arrested over suspected cannabis possession

Police allege that Shunichiro Sato, 26, had dried cannabis in his possession at a pachinko pinball parlor in Tokyo's Itabashi Ward on Wednesday afternoon.

Teen visiting Japan arrested for allegedly hiding 6 mil. in stolen cash in restroom

FUKUOKA -- Police on May 28 arrested a Taiwanese student on suspicion of hiding 6 million yen (about $37,700) in cash swindled from an elderly woman i

Volleyball: Japan nat'l team player held over alleged cannabis possession

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Shunichiro Sato, a member of the Japan men's volleyball national team, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of possessing cannabis, an

The empathy illusion: Japan expert warns of limits of turning to AI for advice

FUKUOKA -- Police have learned that the case involving Yomiuri Giants pro baseball team manager Shinnosuke Abe, who resigned after being arrested and

Former Giants manager’s daughter consulted ChatGPT before reporting altercation

Shinnosuke Abe resigned from his position Tuesday following his arrest on suspicion of physically assaulting his daughter.

Police issue arrest warrant for potential mastermind in Tochigi murder case

The man fled to China after the incident in which a 69-year-old woman was killed at her home during a break-in.

Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe arrested for allegedly assaulting daughter

Abe, 47, who was apprehended at his home, admitted to the allegation against him.

Arrest warrant issued for man suspected of Hyogo mother-daughter murder

Kenji Oyama, 42, emerged as a suspect based on forensic analysis and security camera footage from around the scene.

Police obtain arrest warrant for man in Hyogo murder case

The man's whereabouts are unknown, a situation prompting the Hyogo Prefectural Police Department to launch an open investigation into the case.

Crackdown in Southeast Asia pushes scam networks to Sri Lanka

Since the start of the year, police have arrested more than 1,000 foreign nationals, mainly from China, Vietnam and India, for alleged involvement in cybercrime.