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Man suspected of strangling wife in Setagaya home; a little after 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Toyohiko Kurabe (72) called police from his house in Kamikitazawa. “I strangled my wife to death,” he said.

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Man suspected of strangling wife in Setagaya home; a little after 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Toyohiko Kurabe (72) called police from his house in Kamikitazawa. “I strangled my wife to death,” he said.

July 17, 2025

Man suspected of strangling wife in Setagaya home; a little after 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Toyohiko Kurabe (72)…

Nagoya bar host accused of threatening female customer over unpaid bills of JPY 1 million; this is the first time a host has been arrested over the collection of unpaid bills since a revision to the Law Regulating Adult Entertainment Businesses came into effect on June 28.

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Nagoya bar host accused of threatening female customer over unpaid bills of JPY 1 million; this is the first time a host has been arrested over the collection of unpaid bills since a revision to the Law Regulating Adult Entertainment Businesses came into effect on June 28.

July 17, 2025

Nagoya bar host accused of threatening female customer over unpaid bills of JPY 1 million; this is the…

Shimane man suspected of making 500 fake hotel room reservations causing over JPY17 million in losses; at the time, Junki Sanuki (28) was a clinical laboratory technician at the Shimane University Hospital. To carry out the crimes, he connected to the hotel’s reservation site from a work computer.

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Shimane man suspected of making 500 fake hotel room reservations causing over JPY17 million in losses; at the time, Junki Sanuki (28) was a clinical laboratory technician at the Shimane University Hospital. To carry out the crimes, he connected to the hotel’s reservation site from a work computer.

July 17, 2025

Shimane man suspected of making 500 fake hotel room reservations causing over JPY17 million in losses; at the…

The number of elderly without care will increase": "2025 problem" - workers feel a sense of crisis

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The number of elderly without care will increase”: “2025 problem” – workers feel a sense of crisis

July 16, 2025

Shinzō Awano, chairman of the Senior Care Support Council in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, voiced concern over the…

Osaka Prefectural LDP Chairman not present at Prime Minister Ishiba's speech: "Opposed to campaign trip to Osaka"

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Osaka Prefectural LDP Chairman not present at Prime Minister Ishiba’s speech: “Opposed to campaign trip to Osaka”

July 16, 2025

During a campaign event in Osaka, where LDP President Shigeru Ishiba was supporting a new party candidate, Shigeharu…

Couche-Tard withdraws takeover bid for Seven & i... "Lack of constructive negotiations by Seven & i"

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Couche-Tard withdraws takeover bid for Seven & i… “Lack of constructive negotiations by Seven & i”

July 16, 2025

Alimentation Couche-Tard, a major Canadian convenience store operator, announced on the 16th that it has withdrawn its acquisition…

How "Ready, go!" sports changed with the times

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How “Ready, go!” sports changed with the times

July 16, 2025

Competitive Swimming Previously, the start command in Japan for races like athletic events and swimming was 「位置について」 and…

Foreign election interference also seen in Japan: Mass postings critical of the government and posts fueling division between Japan and the U.S. confirmed on social media

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Foreign election interference also seen in Japan: Mass postings critical of the government and posts fueling division between Japan and the U.S. confirmed on social media

July 16, 2025

Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kazuhiko Aoki expressed concern about foreign interference in elections through the spread of false…

Saitama Prefectural Assembly members file criminal complaint for "obstructing the investigation". Kurdish people replied they haven't explained beforehand and would have shown them around if they had

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Saitama Prefectural Assembly members file criminal complaint for “obstructing the investigation”. Kurdish people replied they haven’t explained beforehand and would have shown them around if they had

July 16, 2025

In southern Saitama Prefecture, where many Kurdish residents live, a prefectural assembly member and a Kawaguchi city council…

Tokyo Gas to Begin a Project to study construction of high-pressure hydrogen pipeline in airport waterfront area

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Tokyo Gas to Begin a Project to study construction of high-pressure hydrogen pipeline in airport waterfront area

July 16, 2025

Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. has been selected by Tokyo Metropolitan Government for a project to explore the creation…

Pakistani brothers arrested on suspicion of illegally exporting stolen luxury cars - Kanagawa Prefectural Police

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Pakistani brothers arrested on suspicion of illegally exporting stolen luxury cars – Kanagawa Prefectural Police

July 16, 2025

The Kanagawa Prefectural Police arrested Naseebullah, a 38-year-old Pakistani national who runs a car export company called “IDREES…

A 38-year-old Iranian man was arrested for allegedly possessing stimulants for sale in a hotel room.. He denied the allegations, saying the drugs were in the hotel.

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A 38-year-old Iranian man was arrested for allegedly possessing stimulants for sale in a hotel room.. He denied the allegations, saying the drugs were in the hotel.

July 16, 2025

In Kanie Town, Aichi Prefecture, a Iranian man was arrested for allegedly having methamphetamines with the intent to…