TOKYO, May 17 (South China Morning Post) - A botched robbery of a Rolex watch store in Tokyo's glitzy Ginza district reportedly has all the hallmarks of what are known as yami baito or “dark part-time jobs” in Japan.
The teenage suspects arrested in connection with the incident say they do not know each other and were doing the sort of casual work that is often posted online to attract people hunting for a fast, but risky source of cash.
The Tokyo National Tax Agency has listed a Ferrari, seized from a tax delinquent, in a public auction, setting the minimum bid at a record high of over 70 million yen ($467,000).
Two people fell from a mikoshi during an autumn festival in Okayama Prefecture's Asakuchi City on Sunday, leaving a teen male in a critical condition.
A series of robberies linked to 'dark part-time jobs' has led to numerous arrests, with many of the perpetrators confessing that they were coerced into committing crimes due to threats against their families.
A man threw a Molotov cocktail at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and crashed his car into the fence of the Prime Minister’s residence. It has been revealed that several items, including gasoline containers and glass bottles, were seized from the suspect's home.
JR West Japan has announced the development of a special umbrella designed to protect passengers and crew from attackers wielding knives or other weapons, with plans to equip train cars with these umbrellas.
To be honest, I'm afraid of married women because once they get married they suddenly look down on single people. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)
The traditional art of "Kiba no Kakunori," which has continued since the Edo period, was showcased during a festive music festival in Tokyo.
A truck collided with 15 vehicles in Settsu City, Osaka Prefecture, leading to the arrest of the driver on suspicion of dangerous driving resulting in injury. The investigation revealed that the driver had been swerving erratically at the time of the incident.
Japan's Empress Emerita Michiko turned 90 years old on Sunday, and attended celebrations at her residence.
I recently went inside a women's prison in Japan. I managed to interview one of the Prison Officer's and discover all about the inmates and what life is like on the inside in a Japanese Jail. I found out what its like and how many foreginers are in a womens prison. (Chani Japan)
The complete footage of Princess Aiko's first local official duty has been released. She visited Saga Prefecture, marking her first trip to the Kyushu region. It was also her first time attending the National Sports Festival.
Japanese actor Nishida Toshiyuki, who was known for performing wide-ranging roles in popular film and drama, has died at the age of 76. He was found collapsed at his home in Tokyo on Thursday. Police are investigating details. (NHK)
A series of robberies has been occurring in the Kanto region, with two new cases on October 16th in Yokohama and Chiba, where the victims were tied up.
