Crime

When we think of Japan, we imagine orderly trains, polite society, and low crime rates. Yet behind its clean exterior...

Introduction: It's time to reevaluate Japan's safety reputation in the aftermath of recent high-profile crimes, including the assassination of former...

  Street touts are a common sight in Shinjuku and Roppongi, two of Tokyo's most vibrant districts. These individuals, often...

Introduction The recent arrests of individuals associated with the Japanese martial arts event "Breaking Down" have sparked widespread speculation and...

Introduction Iwao Hakamada’s story is one of the most striking cases of wrongful conviction and resilience in modern Japanese history....

Introduction Netflix's latest series, Tokyo Swindlers, pulls back the curtain on the underbelly of Tokyo’s real estate market, where fraudsters...