Police: University Professor Stabbed Right After Lecture

Police: University professor stabbed right after lecture

Tokyo police say the suspect who stabbed a university professor on Tuesday may have known the victim's work schedule in advance. The attacker is still at large.

Sociologist and Tokyo Metropolitan University Professor Miyadai Shinji was stabbed by a man at the university's Minami-Osawa campus in the city of Hachioji.

Police Arrest 4 Over Illegal Work By Foreigner

Police arrest 4 over illegal work by foreigner

Police in Tokyo have arrested four officials at a staffing agency on suspicion of having a Vietnamese work illegally.

Those arrested are managing director Yamakawa Tomokazu and three others of Motoki Shoji, based in the city's Toshima Ward.

Tokyo Police Ready For Possible Halloween Crowd

Tokyo police ready for possible Halloween crowd

Tokyo police are on standby against possible trouble as Halloween crowds are expected to gather this weekend in districts like Shibuya.

Huge crowds of young people and foreigners in costumes descend on Shibuya, Roppongi and other busy districts during the Halloween season.

Police Arrest Former Japan Life Chairman

Police arrest former Japan Life chairman

Tokyo police have arrested the former chairman of a failed health equipment dealer on suspicion of fraudulent business practices. The company allegedly solicited clients by showing them an invitation to a state-funded party that bore the name of then Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.

Police suspect Yamaguchi Takayoshi, the 78-year-old former chairman of Japan Life, and 13 others associated with the company of fraud and other infractions.

Police May Check Nightclubs' Anti-virus Measures

Police may check nightclubs' anti-virus measures

Japan's top government spokesperson has suggested that police could inspect bars and nightclubs to check if they are taking strict measures against the coronavirus.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide spoke to reporters on Monday about how to deal with bars and nightclubs where cases of the virus have been confirmed.

Police Officer, 3 Firefighters Missing In Fire

Police officer, 3 firefighters missing in fire

Authorities in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, say they have lost contact with three firefighters and a police officer who were dispatched to the site of a fire.

Police and firefighting authorities say they received a report from a security firm that a factory warehouse was on fire in the town of Yoshida early Sunday morning.

Total Of 7 Virus Cases At Police Station In Tokyo

Total of 7 virus cases at police station in Tokyo

Four people who are being held at a police station in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward were confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus on Saturday, in addition to two others who tested positive earlier this month. A fifth man who has since been released was also confirmed to be infected.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department says the five men are aged between their 20s and 60s.

Police Chief, Deputy Test Positive For Coronavirus

Police chief, deputy test positive for coronavirus

Police in Kobe, western Japan, say a station chief and his deputy have contracted the coronavirus. The two officers had attended a welcome party at a pub late last month.

A total of 10 infections have now been confirmed at Kobe Nishi Police Station. Some of the officers had attended the party for the new station chief.

Police Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing

Police helicopter makes emergency landing

A helicopter operated by the Fukushima Prefectural police made an emergency landing into a rice field Saturday morning, seriously injuring one person.

Fukushima police say the crashed helicopter was carrying an organ for a heart transplant. Seven people were on board including a doctor, nurse and police personnel.