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Furuta Junko: The Horrific Murder That Tested Japan

How the case of Furuta Junko led Japan's press to break the rules, and citizens to question the country's juvenile criminal law.

After High-Profile Killings, Japan’s Hikikomori Fear Being Stigmatized

Why two separate sets of killings have Japan's recluses fearing that what little space they have in society will be taken from…

“Appointment Call” Scam: The New – and Deadly – Crime Targeting Japan’s Elderly

A new form of financial swindle targeting Japan's elderly is racking up victims - and bodies.

福田和子 (Fukuda Kazuko): The Hostess Who Nearly Outran Murder

How a former hostess kept one step ahead of the police - and nearly ran out the statute of limitations on her…