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On April 25, 2026, Japanese authorities arrested a 47-year-old man at Narita Airport in connection with the 2018 killing of a woman in Tokyo’s Roppongi district. The arrest concluded an eight-year international manhunt for Takahashi Nobuaki, who had been living in Malaysia since shortly after the alleged crime. According to verified police reports and multiple … Read more

Tokyo – A rare and candid interview with a sitting judge in Japan has shed light on growing criticism of the country’s criminal justice system, specifically concerns over lengthy pre-trial detention and what some are calling “hostage justice.” Judge Kichi Hiraide, the presiding judge of the Tokyo District Court, acknowledged the validity of these criticisms, … Read more

Fukuoka, Japan – In a case that has drawn intense scrutiny and sparked debate over the complexities of accidental injury versus abuse, the Fukuoka High Public Prosecutor’s Office has formally dropped its appeal in the case of a mother accused of causing the death of her 11-month-old daughter. The decision, announced on Wednesday, March 18, … Read more

The Art of Mending: Japanese Designer Finds Inspiration in British ‘Darning Mushrooms’ For textile designer Hikaru Noguchi, the imperfections of time and wear are not flaws to be hidden, but rather opportunities for beauty and storytelling. The London-based artist, originally from Tokyo, has found a unique source of inspiration in a traditionally British tool: the … Read more