Osaka

Police in Osaka Prefecture arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of unlawful entry after he intruded into a kindergarten on Tuesday. The suspect claimed during questioning that he had been using marijuana. No children were injured in the incident.

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Major Japanese political parties excluding the Japan Innovation Party have decided not to field candidates in the upcoming double election for Osaka governor and mayor. The election stems from resignations by current leaders to push forward administrative reforms.