Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a male employee in the film industry who is suspected in multiple flashing incidents in Shibuya Ward, reports Nippon News Network (May 16). On the night of April 10, Toshinari Kikuchi, a 24-year-old contract employee ... ( read original story ...)
Suicidal suspect held after fatal stabbing at Nagoya manga cafe
NAGOYA – A 22-year-old man allegedly stabbed a stranger to death at a manga cafe in central Nagoya late Thursday after becoming frustrated that he was unable to take his own life, police said. Fumihiro Inada was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Japan stick with old guard for World Cup warm-up
TOKYO (Reuters) - New Japan head coach Akira Nishino has named a 27-man squad ... the best condition for the start of the World Cup on June 19,” Nishino said at a news conference in Tokyo. “In this situation, we have to look after the team and the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports seen rising for 17th straight month in April
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s exports are expected to have risen for a 17th straight month in April thanks to solid global demand, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. Exports likely grew 8.1 percent in April from a year ago, the poll of 16 economists found ... ( read original story ...)
‘Truly inexcusable’: Japanese train line apologizes to customers for seconds-early departure
“The great inconvenience we placed upon our customers was truly inexcusable," per Sora News 24. “Early departure for 25 seconds? What if I only can catch the train 4 seconds before departure!??” one commentator quipped. “Love it - only in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Ahead of Trump summit, Kim Jong Un crafts a careful message
TOKYO — Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un have one big thing in ... In a country where there is no Twitter but lots of fake news, North Koreans are getting a very different take than American media-watchers on what got the two leaders to the negotiating ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo church speaks of miracles ahead of evangelistic meetings
went to his office in the front of the church on the campus of Tokyo Adventist Hospital. On his desk he found 3 million yen ($30,000) in cash. Pastor Rha was thrilled, and he excitedly broke the news to the other church board members. The next Sabbath ... ( read original story ...)