Japanese man acquitted of 1966 murders to sue state for defamation
A Japanese man acquitted of a 1966 quadruple murder in a retrial is set to file a lawsuit against the state for defamation ...
City in Japan near Mount Fuji turns empty commercial spaces into lodgings for tourists
In Shizuoka, Japan, commercial spaces are being turned into guest accommodation to draw more visitors and help revitalise the ...
Shizuoka station name may be longest in Japan with 39-character promo subtitle
Local railway operator Izukyu Co. unveiled a 39-character promotional sub-name for Izu-Hokkawa Station here on Feb. 5, which ...
Hakamada's lawyers to sue for state compensation over top prosecutor's remark
The defense team of Hakamada Iwao, who had been acquitted of murders nearly six decades after his arrest, plans to seek ...
Waste not: Japan city ranks top for bulky garbage sales on flea market app Mercari
The Shizuoka Prefecture city of Mishima ranked first among municipalities nationwide in four categories for selling bulky ...