Latest news and in-depth reports on crime and accidents from bureaus in all of Japan's 47 prefectures.

Authorities have attributed the decline to an aging population within these criminal groups, tighter enforcement and the ...

With the rise of sophisticated scams and anonymous crime groups, crimes in Japan are becoming increasingly complex — but ...

A councillor tackling crime with Japanese clacking sticks has been sent an official blessed pair from Japan – as well as a traditional robe. Councillor David Henwood and local residents started using ...