Police also found a saw, which the suspect presumably used to dismember his victims, Kyodo news reported. The case was opened earlier in October when a man reported that his sister, 23, had been missing for several days. The woman from western Tokyo was ... ( read original story ...)
Dismembered bodies, severed heads found inside cooler in Tokyo apartment, man arrested
Tokyo police have arrested a man after finding “multiple ... and put out some of the body parts as garbage, Kyodo News agency reported. Media reports cited the man’s neighbours as saying they had noticed foul smells near the apartment. ( read original story ...)
Investors Jump Aboard as Japan Brewers Pursue Drinkers Overseas
Investors have been focusing on the overseas story, sending shares of Asahi to a record on Friday while Sapporo touched the highest level in almost a decade. Kirin also is trading near its all-time peak. The upside for Kirin, which reports Tuesday after ... ( read original story ...)
Japan man held over bodies and severed heads in flat
These are external links and will open in a new window Japanese police have arrested a man after finding parts of nine bodies in his apartment in Zama, near Tokyo. Police found two severed heads in a cold-storage container outside the flat of the suspect ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Police Investigate Possible Serial Killer
TOKYO — The police in Tokyo arrested a man suspected of murder on Tuesday, and the Japanese news media reported that parts of nine bodies had been found in his apartment, raising the possibility that investigators had uncovered a serial killer. ( read original story ...)
Nissan’s October passenger car sales in Japan likely halved amid scandal
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Bank of Japan cuts annual inflation forecasts
Japan's central bank cut its annual inflation forecast on Tuesday but kept its ultra-loose monetary policy unchanged, even though overseas counterparts have started turning off the stimulus taps. The Bank of Japan also maintained its 2.0-percent inflation ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest man after reportedly finding 9 bodies in apartment
Tokyo police have arrested a man after finding "multiple" dismembered bodies in coolers in his apartment in a city southwest of the capital. The 27-year-old suspect, Takahiro Shiraishi, confessed to cutting up the bodies and hiding them in cold-storage ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police make arrest after multiple dismembered bodies found in apartment
Tokyo police say they have arrested a man after finding "multiple" dismembered bodies in coolers in his apartment in a city southwest of the capital. A police spokesman said Tuesday the 27-year-old suspect confessed to cutting up the bodies and hiding them ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest man, find multiple bodies in apartment
The 27-year-old suspect, Takahiro Shiraishi, confessed to cutting up the bodies and hiding them in cold-storage cases, covered with cat litter, a police spokesman said Tuesday. Investigators found the bodies while searching for a 23-year-old woman who had ... ( read original story ...)
‘Nine bodies and severed heads’ found in house in Tokyo as man arrested
Japanese police have reportedly found nine bodies, including two with their heads severed and dumped in a cool box, in a flat in the Tokyo suburbs. Police said they had arrested 27-year-old Takahiro Shiraishi, who lives in the apartment in Zama ... ( read original story ...)
The best cars at the Tokyo Motor Show were actually parked outside
The halls of the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show were filled with interesting new cars – many of which we covered extensively – but the real treat was sitting outside in the rainy parking lot. In what’s become somewhat of a tradition, the Japanese media drive ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest man after finding bodies in apartment
TOKYO – Tokyo police say they have arrested a man after finding “multiple” dismembered bodies in coolers in his apartment in a city southwest of the capital. A police spokesman said Tuesday the 27-year-old suspect confessed to cutting up the bodies ... ( read original story ...)
A Closer Look at Mazda’s Stunning New Concepts From Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan — It is undeniable; Mazda makes pretty cars and handsome utility vehicles. You only need to compare a few of their models to their nearest competitors and the design differences are striking. Like any smart, forward-thinking company, Mazda ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest man after finding ‘multiple’ dismembered bodies in coolers in his apartment
Tokyo police have arrested a man after finding "multiple" dismembered bodies in coolers in his apartment in a city southwest of the capital. The 27-year-old suspect, Takahiro Shiraishi, confessed to cutting up the bodies and hiding them in cold-storage ... ( read original story ...)
9 bodies, 2 severed heads, found in Tokyo flat – reports
Police arrested Takahiro Shiraishi, who lives in the apartment in Zama, south of Tokyo, public broadcaster NHK said ... share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Call 896 6000. ( read original story ...)