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Japanese man wanted in '95 Tokyo cafe robbery detained in Philippines
PHILIPPINES (TR) – Authorities here said on Thursday that a Japanese man who was on an international wanted list for his involvement in a robbery in Tokyo three decades ago has been detained by the Philippine Immigration Bureau, reports Fuji News Network (June 5). According to investigators, Kunio Aihara, 61, was detained in Manila on suspicion of illegal residence. In February 1995, Aihara is suspected of conspiring with two other men to stab the manager of a game cafe in Kamata, Ota Ward with a knife, kick him and steal approximately 700,000 yen in cash. The manager suffered minor injuries. Kunio Aihara (X) The other two men were arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police on the day of the incident. However, Aihara fled overseas. He was then placed on the international wanted list. Aihara is scheduled to be deported to Japan in the future.
Tokyo Reported
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tokyo Reported
Taiwanese man accused of assaulting Haruna Kojima wanted to 'confess' his feelings
TOKYO (TR) – A 42-year-old Taiwanese man on trial over the alleged assault of former idol Haruna Kojima in Shibuya Ward last year has revealed that he attacked the star to 'confess' his feelings for her, reports Fuji News Network (May 20). The incident took place following a promotional event at Shibuya Tsutaya on October 28. At around 9:00 p.m., Jao allegedly hugged and shoved down Kojima outside the venue. On Monday, Jao Ray said in court, 'I loved her and wanted to see her every day. I got excited when I saw her, and I thought I would grab her arm and confess my feelings.' Jao Ray (X) Kojima, who is a former member of idol group AKB48, was unharmed in the incident, police said previously. In August, persons connected to the former idol consulted with police about a fan who was behaving aggressively. Police then warned Jao about not approaching Kojima. Regarding the warning, Jao explained his selfish motive. 'I thought she had misunderstood me,' he told the court. 'I thought that if I told her directly that I liked her, she might give me a chance.'
Tokyo Reported
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Tokyo Reported
First female Fukui police chief says 'gender no significance in carrying out duties'
FUKUI (TR) – On April 25, Mikiko Masuda was appointed as the first female chief of the Fukui Prefectural Police, reports Fuji News Network (Apr. 28). On Monday, the 47-year-old appeared at a press conference. Regarding her status as the first woman to assume the post of chief of police for the prefecture, she said, 'The gender of the chief has no special significance in carrying out his/her duties.' She went on to say, 'I will do my best to perform my duties to ensure the safety of the people of Fukui Prefecture, so I ask for your continued support.' During the question-and-answer session, she said that she would tackle a number of key issues, including nuclear power plant security and the abduction of Japanese nationals by North Korea. Mikiko Masuda (X) Nuclear power Regarding security of nuclear power plants, Masuda, a veteran of the National Police Agency, said she has experience dealing with unforeseen circumstances. 'With regard to nuclear power plant security, we will first gather accurate information, and then thoroughly implement security with dedicated units, and through that, ensure perfect security,' she said. 'I recognize that the abduction issue is an extremely serious issue in terms of the lives and physical safety of the prefecture's residents and the nation's citizens.' North Korean abductions When asked about the cases of missing Japanese nationals where abduction by North Korean agents cannot be ruled out, Masuda said, 'I would like the investigation to be thoroughly carried out in cooperation with the National Police Agency Commissioner General while fully accepting the complicated feelings of the victims and working to resolve the cases as soon as possible.' Regarding other key issues facing Fukui, she said she would work to implement measures based on the 'Safe and Secure Fukui Program' put in place by her predecessor, Jun Maruyama. 'On top of that, I would like to see the police force respond firmly to changes in society,' she added. 'I want to always keep in mind when making decisions whether we are able to respond appropriately. Changes in social conditions directly affect security issues. I don't think the gender of the chief himself is particularly meaningful in fulfilling his duties.' Masuda is a working mother. 'I've heard that Fukui Prefecture has the highest female workforce in the country,' she said. 'I think the difficulties and challenges of raising children can be shared with staff members. Regardless of the gender of staff members, being able to carry out their duties responsibly leads to the safety of the prefecture's residents. So, I think it is very important to create a work environment where each staff member can work with enthusiasm.' Masuda, a native of Tokyo, is a graduate of the Faculty of Liberal Arts at the University of Tokyo. She previously served as counselor in the Public Security Bureau of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police and head of the Second Security Division of the Security Operations Department of the Security Bureau of the National Police Agency.
Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Indian Express
Japanese man hid father's body in wardrobe for 2 years to avoid funeral costs
A 56-year-old man in Japan kept his deceased father's body hidden in a wardrobe for two years to avoid paying for a funeral, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported. The man, Nobuhiko Suzuki, is now being investigated for possible pension fraud after police discovered the skeleton at his home in Tokyo. Suzuki reportedly admitted to officers that funerals were 'expensive' and that he chose to hide his father's body instead of arranging a burial. The truth came out after Suzuki's neighbours grew worried when his Chinese restaurant stayed closed for a week. They alerted the police, who then visited Suzuki's home and found the body, said SCMP, citing Fuji News Network. Suzuki told the police that he had returned home one day in January 2023 to find his 86-year-old father dead. Although he initially felt guilty, authorities said he later convinced himself that his father was to blame for his death. The case has triggered a strong reaction online in Japan. Some internet users suspected Suzuki wanted to keep receiving his father's pension payments. One user said, 'He is just a bad guy who hid his father's body for his pension,' according to SCMP. However, others expressed sympathy, pointing out how difficult it can be to manage funeral arrangements, especially for those without experience. 'When my father passed away, the hospital urged me to find a funeral home immediately. I ended up spending two million yen (about US$14,000),' one person shared online. 'Losing a family member for the first time is overwhelming, with so many unknowns,' SCMP quoted. Another user suggested, 'People often do not know what to do after a loved one dies. We need a system to connect them with support networks.' According to a survey by Japanese funeral company San Holdings Inc., the average funeral cost in Japan after the Covid-19 pandemic was around 1.3 million yen (approximately US$8,900). Over 60 per cent of people expected to spend less than one million yen on funerals. This case is not unique. In 2023, a 56-year-old unemployed man was sued for hiding his mother's body for three years to continue receiving her pension. He admitted in court that he concealed her death because the pensions were his only income.
India Today
27-04-2025
- India Today
Japan man hides father's body in closet for 2 years to dodge funeral fees, arrested
Japanese police have discovered that a 56-year-old restaurant owner, Nobuhiko Suzuki, concealed his father's body in a wardrobe for two years, unwilling to bear the costs of a funeral. Reported by SCMP, Suzuki hid the body after his 86-year-old father passed away in January had not opened his Chinese restaurant in Tokyo for a week, which raised concerns amongst neighbours who subsequently contacted the police, according to reports from Fuji News Network. The police officers arrived at Suzuki's home to check on him. However, they uncovered his father's skeleton hidden inside a admitted to the concealment, explaining his financial struggle: "The funeral was expensive." While the circumstances surrounding his father's death remain unclear, Suzuki claimed he found his father lifeless upon returning home that day. Police said that Suzuki initially felt guilt but later felt relieved, believing his father was responsible for his suffering. Authorities have now arrested Suzuki and are investigating allegations of pension STRUGGLES BEHIND DECISIONAccording to a San Holdings Inc. survey, the average funeral cost in Japan stands at 1.3 million yen (US$8,900), a decrease of 156,000 yen since the Covid-19 pandemic, as simpler ceremonies become more common. More than 60 percent of respondents expected funeral expenses to be under 1 million FIRST CASE OF CONCEALMENT FOR FINANCIAL REASONSAs reported by SCMP, similar incidents have emerged in Japan. In 2023, a 56-year-old unemployed man kept his 72-year-old mother's body at home for three years (2019–2022) to avoid funeral costs and continued claiming her pension, totalling 2 million later confessed in court, admitting that her pension had been his only financial Reel IN THIS STORY#Japan
