arrests
Elaborate sting operation lasts over four hours, ends with an officer tripping over and another one appearing from the bushes in a full-on Ghillie suit.
Spate of stolen pigs, cows and produce sparks fears in Japan, but the media is preoccupied with the nationality of the criminals.
The suspect claims he’s innocent, despite being in possession of spray cans and bolt cutters.
Japanese authorities take a hardline approach to taking something that isn’t yours, no matter how insignificant it might seem.



















Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Japan law lets you claim reward for finding lost property, man may have scammed it over 60 times
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
iPhone Underpants Cover Up Your Phone’s Private Parts
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
iPhone Underpants Cover Up Your Phone’s Private Parts
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
Japanese osechi New Year’s meal lucky bag gives us way more than we bargained for
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
Don’t forget that the best convenience store in northern Japan has branches farther south too
Real-world forest that inspired Hayao Miyazaki to create Totoro will become a nature preserve
7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?