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Naked Ishigaki man arrested after buying underwear and stealing scooter while drunk

That last part probably goes without saying.

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Japanese prison will become luxury hotel managed by country’s premier resort company

Hoshinoya Nara Prison’s guests’ stays will be shorter and more comfortable than Nara Prison’s occupants’ were.

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President of Japan’s largest male idol talent agency steps down, admits sexual abuse took place

Niece of disgraced music producer will remain as representative director at the company for the time being, though.

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Japanese politician Super Crazy Kun arrested on sexual assault charges

Musician-turned-politician was elected less than six months ago.

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Japanese prison mascot appears in children’s colouring book made by prison inmates

Can an anthropomorphised prison wall really capture the heart of a child? 

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In Japan, you can buy ramen noodles made by prison inmates, but is it any good?【Taste test】

Taste-testing kyoseiten ramen noodles.

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Japanese woman arrested for stealing boyfriend’s Kingdom Hearts video game figure

Investigation appears to have been simple, arrest clean.

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Shocking cat graffiti at centuries-old Japanese temple is shockingly uncute【Video】

Vandalism is already a crime, but it feels like being this bad at drawing should be too.

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Man arrested for throwing dog at police officer in Japan

It’s not nice to throw things, dogs included.

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Convenience store clerk arrested for punching customer over receipt in Hyogo Prefecture

Receipt reception is a recipe for retail retaliation.

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Japan considering restricting senior citizens’ access to ATMs

National Police Agency believe it’s for their own good.

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Aichi woman arrested for stealing ice cream from a delivery truck because it was too hot

Ice crime!

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Can a Japanese lawyer help stop a neighbor from getting our reporter’s bike all wet?

There ought to be a crime.

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Japanese police face criticism for improper handling of stolen Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh cards【Video】

That’s not how you’re supposed to store collectible cards.

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Anime isn’t like reality – Wannabe drifter crashes car, says he was trying to copy Initial D【Vid】

Cousins fail at imitating street racing series, have charges filed against them.

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Father arrested for taking the fall for son’s hit and run in Tokyo

The family that gets arrested together, stays together.

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Okinawa man hired to steal 1,500 Pokémon cards arrested in Tokyo

The mastermind is still at large, but police are optimistic they’ll catch ’em all.

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Foreign restaurant worker uses extension cord to help catch thief on street in Japan

Serving up justice.

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Urine-soaked loot – Police in Sapporo looking for serial urinal grate thief

“WHY?!?” is the first question that springs to mind, but first the police want to answer “Who?”

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Man arrested for stealing a pack of lactic acid drinks from Osaki City Hall

Stolen goods valued at 600 yen, but their probiotic benefits are priceless.

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