A man, 68, was robbed of 20 million yen in cash in Nagoya’s Nakamura Ward on Tuesday (TBS News) AICHI (TR) – Aichi Prefectural Police have launched an investigation after a man was attacked and robbed of a bag containing 20 million yen in cash in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo disaster drill focuses on preparing foreigners
A disaster drill aimed particularly at providing shelter for stranded foreigners was conducted at the Roppongi Hills complex in Minato Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday, the 23rd anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake. The exercise was held in ... ( read original story ...)
Space Invaders attack Tokyo! Iconic aliens appear on the side of Japanese skyscraper to mark the video game’s 40th anniversary
Aliens from Space Invaders were projected onto the window panes of a Tokyo skyscraper where they were blasted by enthusiastic fans to celebrate 40 years of the game. Four decades after the game took the world by storm, a high-tech exhibition is allowing ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido: Ex-colleague of Sapporo woman accused in her murder
HOKKAIDO (TR) – Hokkaido Prefectural Police have arrested a former co-worker of a 23-year-old woman who was found murdered in her residence in Sapporo last year, reports Nippon News Network (Jan. 17). Police have accused Akihiro Kumakura, 43, of ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Wallaby Smith arrested in Tokyo for ‘cabbie assault’
Legendary Wallaby George Smith has been arrested in Tokyo, police said Wednesday, after he allegedly refused to pay his taxi fare and then assaulted the driver. The 37-year-old flanker is suspected of running away from a taxi without paying roughly 10,000 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Alien attack’ in Tokyo as Space Invaders turns 40
Tokyo (AFP) - Block graphic aliens dropped down the window panes of a Tokyo skyscraper before being blasted into oblivion by enthusiastic gamers celebrating 40 years of the arcade sensation "Space Invaders". Four decades after the game took the world by ... ( read original story ...)
Niche tours of hidden Tokyo reveal grit and history
TOKYO (AP) — I've always resisted the idea of taking a guided tour on my annual visits to Japan. My interests are pretty niche and I know Tokyo well enough that friends there have trouble suggesting new things to see. This year I decided to try two ... ( read original story ...)
Japan public TV sends mistaken North Korean missile alert
NHK television issued the message on its internet and mobile news sites as well as on Twitter, saying North Korea appeared to have fired a missile at Japan. It said the government was telling people to evacuate and take shelter. "North Korea appears to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s public broadcaster sends false alarm about North Korean missile
Japanese public broadcaster NHK issued a false alarm about ... The same alert was sent to mobile phone users of NHK's online news distribution service. Regional tension soared after North Korea in September conducted its sixth and largest nuclear test ... ( read original story ...)
Japan public TV sends mistaken missile alert
NHK television issued the message Tuesday on its internet and mobile news sites as well as on Twitter, saying North Korea appeared to have fired a missile at Japan. It said the government was telling people to take shelter. The false alarm came two days ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sounds false alarm over North Korean missile
JAPAN has issued a false alarm telling citizens to “take shelter ... The government urges people to take shelter inside buildings or underground.” The news service corrected the error five minutes later, with an on-air host bowing deeply in apology. ( read original story ...)
Japan issues false alarm over missile launch, days after Hawaii alert gaffe
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese public broadcaster NHK issued a false alarm on ... The same alert was sent to mobile phone users of NHK's online news distribution service. In five minutes, the broadcaster put out another message on the website correcting ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese city uses emergency system to recall potentially deadly blowfish packages
TOKYO — A city in central Japan used its emergency loudspeaker system in an attempt to recall four packages of blowfish meat after discovering a fifth one contained the potentially deadly liver. No one has died. The fish, known as fugu, is an expensive ... ( read original story ...)
Japan broadcaster alerts North Korea missile launch that didn’t happen
The alert stated: “North Korea appears to have fired a missile.” The warning was sent out around 6:55 p.m. in Japan. However, the government never released any news regarding a Hermit Kingdom missile launch. A corrected version of the warning was sent ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese broadcaster apologizes after false North Korea missile alert
Tokyo (CNN)Japanese national broadcaster NHK issued an on-air apology ... The message, received by phone users with the NHK app installed on their devices, read: "NHK news alert. North Korea likely to have launched missile. The government J alert: evacuate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan News Issues North Korea Missile Launch Alert—But It’s a False Alarm
Japanese public broadcaster NHK issued a North Korean missile launch alert on Tuesday evening—but, like a warning issued in Hawaii over the weekend—it turned out to be a false alarm. The alert was published on the news channel's website and sent to ... ( read original story ...)