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 ...)

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, 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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

AirAsia Japan starts Nagoya-Sapporo service

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Japan today commenced its twice daily flights connecting Nagoya and Sapporo. In a statement, AirAsia said a total of 166 passengers, representing a 92 percent load factor, were on board the inaugural service of the Flight DJ 0001 ... ( read original story ...)

Japan is showing world leaders how to save their economies

Maybe he should try tweeting more. I'm talking about Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. His Liberal Democratic Party just managed to hold onto its two-thirds majority in Japan's lower house of Parliament, which it needs to be able to amend the country's ... ( read original story ...)