News On Japan
Society

Man Arrested over Killing of 17-Year-Old Girl in Osaka Hitchhiked to Yokohama

TOKYO, Oct 11 (News On Japan) - A man arrested in Yokohama on October 9th in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old girl at a hotel in Osaka's Minami district has admitted to hitchhiking to Yokohama.

The suspect, Shunsuke Fukui (30), unemployed, was arrested on suspicion of murdering the girl, who lived in the city, by strangling her at a hotel in Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, on September 28th. He was sent to the prosecutor's office on the morning of October 11th.

Fukui is believed to have escaped through the hotel window. Investigators spotted him leaving a manga cafe in Yokohama on October 9th and arrested him.

Subsequent interviews revealed that Fukui told police he "hitchhiked from Osaka to Yokohama."

The police are continuing their investigation into the motive and other details of the case.

Source: ANN

News On Japan
POPULAR NEWS

Man Arrested over Killing of 17-Year-Old Girl in Osaka Hitchhiked to Yokohama

A man arrested in Yokohama on October 9th in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old girl at a hotel in Osaka's Minami district has admitted to hitchhiking to Yokohama.

Leaders of Japan, China agree to continue communications at all levels

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have affirmed that their countries will continue to communicate at every level. Ishiba has also conveyed deep concerns about the situation in the East China Sea and increased activity by the Chinese military near Japan. (NHK)

Man Dies After Being Gored By Deer Antlers in Kyoto

A man was found bleeding from his chest in a rice field in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, leading police to suspect that he was gored by deer antlers.

'Birthplace' of Sake Creates New Variety

Nara Prefecture, known as the birthplace of sake, has announced its first successful development of a sake rice variety.

Former Empress Begins Rehabilitation

Japan's 89-year-old former empress Michiko, who underwent surgery on October 8th after fracturing her right femur, has begun rehabilitation, according to reports.

MEDIA CHANNELS
         
MORE Society NEWS

Rental Go-Kart Manager Busted for Unlicensed Foreign Driver

A rental go-kart company manager in Ota Ward, Tokyo, has been sent to prosecutors for allegedly allowing an unlicensed foreign tourist to drive a go-kart on public roads.

Escaped Emu Found in Fukuoka Mountains

A one-year-old emu that had escaped from its enclosure in Fukuoka City has been safely captured in the mountains.

Man Assaults Girlfriend Over 'Disgusting' Lunch

A man has been arrested on suspicion of injuring his girlfriend after claiming that the bento she brought him was 'disgusting.'

Former Empress Begins Rehabilitation

Japan's 89-year-old former empress Michiko, who underwent surgery on October 8th after fracturing her right femur, has begun rehabilitation, according to reports.

Truck Overturns in Tokyo’s Setagaya, Scattering Raw Meat

Police officers were seen scraping meat off the road Wednesday after a truck overturned on National Route 246 in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward, which led to a temporary road closure.

Prosecutors Drop Appeal in Hakamada Retrial

The prosecution has announced that it will not appeal the recent ruling by the Shizuoka District Court, which acquitted Iwao Hakamada, who had been sentenced to death for a 1966 murder case involving a family of four. This decision solidifies Hakamada's acquittal.

Former Empress Has Surgery On Fractured Thigh Bone

Japan's 89-year-old former empress Michiko underwent surgery on Tuesday at Tokyo University Hospital for a fracture in her right thigh bone. The surgery was successfully completed, according to the Imperial Household Agency.

Hokkaido Town Struggles to Revive Population

Nakagawa in northern Hokkaido is actively fighting population decline through a series of innovative policies. With only about 1,300 residents, the town offers 240 low-cost municipal houses to attract newcomers, with rents for a 3LDK apartment starting at 22,000 yen, depending on income.