Father Who Beat 9-Month-Old Baby To Death Out Of Frustration Gets 9 Years Behind Bars
A Japanese father who allegedly killed his 9-month-old baby out of frustration has been slapped with a 9-year jail sentence.
Japan Reports Third Death After 49-Year-Old Man Gets Contaminated Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Contaminated doses were found in Okinawa, Gunma and Kanagawa containing pieces of what appeared to be rubber fragments from vial stoppers that entered the vaccine liquid.
Japanese PM Resigning To Focus On COVID-19 Response, New Leader Awaited
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshide Suga is stepping down from his position and will not seek re-election to focus on helping in the COVID-19 problem in the country.
Moderna Confirms Stainless Steel Particles Found In Vaccines Recalled From Japan
U.S. biotech firm Moderna has unveiled that they are working with Japanese authorities to recall the three tainted batches of their COVID-19 vaccine after a probe found stainless steel contaminants in some vials.
Caregiver Raped 80-Year-Old Woman With Dementia In Nursing Home Bathroom While Husband Slept
A caregiver has been arrested for allegedly raping an 80-year-old woman with dementia at a nursing home bathroom in Japan.
Batch Of Moderna Vaccine Suspected To Be Contaminated With Metallic Particles
A batch of Moderna vaccine delivered to Japan are suspected to have been contaminated with metallic particles.
Commuters Suffer Serious Chemical Burns Amid Series Of Acid Attacks In Japan Subway; Suspect Remains At Large
Two commuters suffered serious chemical burns after a suspect reportedly attacked them with acid in a Tokyo subway station.
1.63 Million Doses Of Moderna Vaccine Recalled In Japan Amid Contamination Fears
About 1.6 million doses of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine were removed from Japan's vaccine stockpile following reports of contamination in some vials, the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare confirmed on Thursday.
World's Fastest Rollercoaster Shut Down In Japan Amid Reports Of Neck Injuries, Broken Bones In Riders
The world's fastest rollercoaster, the Do-Dodonpa in Japan, has been shut down indefinitely earlier this month for a "safety overhaul” after at least four riders reported broken bones from the attraction in Fujiyoshida, the theme park, which houses the coaster, announced on Friday.
Johnny Depp Says Hollywood Is Trying To Boycott, Bury Him Due To Amber Heard Scandal
Embattled "Waiting for the Barbarians" actor Johnny Depp has unveiled the repercussions of his ongoing legal battle against former wife Amber Heard, claiming that he has been boycotted by Hollywood since the abuse allegations came to light.
Japan's Shionogi Lobbies For Approval Of Oral Drug Versus COVID-19 That Can Be Taken At-Home
Japanese pharmaceutical company Shionogi is working on an antiviral pill against COVID-19 that can be taken at home by infected people who have light-to-moderate symptoms.
5-Year-Old Boy Dies Of Suspected Heatstroke After Being Left In Blistering Bus For 9 Hours
A 5-year-old Japanese boy in Fukuoka died inside a locked bus on Thursday after school authorities reportedly did not take his attendance and forgot about him inside the bus.
Nigerian Busted For Allegedly Trying To Smuggle 15,000 Ecstasy Tablets Into Japan
A Nigerian man has reportedly been arrested by the Kanagawa Prefectural Police for allegedly trying to smuggle about 15,000 tablets of MDMA, or Ecstasy into Japan from Germany.
Missing Nurse's Decaying Body Found In Remote Japanese Mountainside In Mysterious Case
The decomposing body of a missing nurse has reportedly been found in a remote mountainside in Nara City, Japan on Friday, July 23.
Man, 59, Killed Elderly Parents, Hid Corpses In Refrigerator To Get More Anime Time
A 59-year-old Japanese son has confessed to killing his sick and elderly parents at their residence in Fukuoka City last month, frustrated by their frequent requests for help while he was trying to binge-watch anime.
Inappropriate Remark By Japanese Official May Lead To Soured Relationship With South Korea
The relationship of Japan and South Korean continues to grow sour following inappropriate remarks made by a Japanese official on SoKor president Moon Jae-in.
Ugandan Weightlifter Who Went Missing From Olympic Camp Found By Japanese Police
A weightlifter who failed to qualify for the Olympics in Japan went missing before he had to return to Uganda. Police tracked him down and took him into custody.
Group Forced Tortured Man To Jump Off 'Suicide Spot' Cliff To Conceal Alleged Killing
One of Higashiomi man Yuki Shimada's seven acquaintances charged over his death has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison, the Otsu District Court upheld on Wednesday.
Uzbekistan Olympic Staffer Accused Of Raping Woman In Japan's National Stadium
Japanese authorities have apprehended a 30-year-old Uzbek national working part-time for the Tokyo Olympic Games after he allegedly raped a female co-worker inside the Japan National Stadium last week.
Japanese Man Attempted To Rob Starbucks Store While Armed With Fire Extinguisher
A Japanese man who reportedly attempted to rob a Starbucks store in Japan while armed with a fire extinguisher has been arrested.
Two American, Two British Tokyo Olympics Workers Nabbed For Alleged Cocaine Use
Japanese authorities have arrested four staff members for the Tokyo Olympic Games from the United States and Britain after they were accused of using cocaine, police revealed on Tuesday.
WATCH: Woman Attacks Olympic Torch With Watergun In Protest Against Tokyo Summer Games
An anti-Olympic protester was nabbed by Ibaraki Prefectural Police on Sunday following futile attempts to extinguish the Olympic torch during the procession around Senba Park.
Japan's 'Black Widow' To Be Hanged For Poisoning Sick, Elderly Lovers For Money
The Osaka High Court in Japan upheld on Tuesday last week the death sentence for a 74-year-old woman after she deliberately poisoned and killed her former lovers, including her recent husband, to become the key benefactor of their fortunes.
Man That Threatened To Bomb Bank In Botched Robbery Just Wanted To 'Pay Rent'
A man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to set off a bomb in a botched bank robbery on Monday, all because he was behind on his rent.
Man Posed As Talent Scout To Solicit Sex From Aspiring Teen Idol In Osaka
A predatory 46-year-old Osaka has been accused of posing as a talent scout to solicit sex from an aspiring teen idol.
Two Corpses Found In Sealed Refrigerator, Three Family Members Discovered Dead In Forest In Japan
Two corpses were discovered inside a sealed refrigerator in a house in Fukuoka City, Japan. Meanwhile, three family members were found dead in the mountains of Hakodate City also in Japan.
Man With Depraved Foot Fetish Nabbed For Stealing Women's Shoes In Japan
A suspected serial shoe thief has confessed to stealing women's shoes for several years to fulfill his sexual desire following his arrest earlier this month in Japan.
Japanese Authorities Fish Realistic Sex Doll From Bay Mistaking It For Dead Body
Japanese emergency services retrieved a realistic sex doll from the local waters following reports of a woman's floating corpse at Hachinohe Bay on Friday, logging an operation that's one for the books.
Japanese Man Bribed High School Boy With Health Supplements In Exchange For Sex
Niigata Prefectural police have arrested Yu Inuma after supplying a high boy with health supplements in exchange for sex. The suspect, however, denied the allegations, claiming he didn't know the victim was below 18 years of age.
Japanese Woman Ridiculously Used Toy Knife In Attempted Bank Robbery
A 36-year-old Tokyo woman has been arrested on Tuesday after attempting to rob a bank with a toy knife.