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Investigative sources revealed that the victims of an attempted robbery at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Friday had about ¥95 million ($614,000) in foreign currency stolen in a previous incident last year. Their vehicles were broken into at a parking facility at the airport in Ota Ward and another lot in Chuo Ward. Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department is investigating whether the victims were targeted by individuals aware of their frequent transport of large cash amounts in suitcases.

29. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

On Thursday night, three suspects sprayed five people with what appeared to be tear gas and fled with suitcases containing around ¥420 million in cash near JR Okachimachi Station in Tokyo. A nearby hit-and-run left a man in his 50s with minor injuries, suspected to involve the fleeing robbers. Police are probing a possible connection to a similar attack at Haneda Airport.

Tokyo police have arrested a 45-year-old sales manager on suspicion of murdering the 44-year-old president of an audio equipment company in Ota Ward. The suspect, reportedly dissatisfied with the victim's attitude, confessed to spraying insecticide and stabbing him multiple times. The victim suffered over 10 stab wounds and defensive injuries on his hands.

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On January 3, a traditional Japanese lion dance was performed at Azabudai Hills in Tokyo's Minato Ward to celebrate the New Year. The event featured a troupe from Akiruno, Tokyo, and was jointly organized by Mori Building Co. and The Yomiuri Shimbun to promote traditional culture. Visitors enjoyed the performance, which included the lion nipping heads to ward off evil spirits.

A woman managing an aesthetic salon was stabbed in Tokyo's Takadanobaba district on Monday, suffering injuries to her chest and stomach. The attacker, a customer at her salon, was arrested the next day as Zhu Yu, a 35-year-old Chinese national, on suspicion of attempted murder. The motive remains unclear, though payment disputes may be involved.

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Chef Yoshinaga Jinbo of a Tokyo Italian restaurant has introduced a Milanese risotto recipe using saffron powder. This classic Italian dish features an al dente texture, differing from the fluffy Japanese rice preparation. Simple steps allow for an authentic staple of Italian cuisine.