Arson

24 Dead In Suspected Arson At A Mental Clinic In Osaka

December 18, 2021 by Japan Informer

Police have stated that 24 people died on Friday when a fire broke out in a mental clinic on the eighth floor of a multi-tenant building in Osaka. Arson and murder were suspected. According to the fire department of the largest city in western Japan, 28 people have been injured and affected directly by the fire. Police received the report for fire at 10:18 AM. The fire broke … [Read more...] about 24 Dead In Suspected Arson At A Mental Clinic In Osaka

You Might Get Restless Anal Syndrome If You Have COVID-19

Scientists from Japan have revealed an incident where a patient has developed “restless anal syndrome” after testing positive for COVID-19. Initial evidence suggest that the disorder could be related to coronavirus, as indicated by a report released this month in BMC Infectious Diseases journal. The scientists noted that the patient, aged 77, suffered from anxiety […]

Bake-Off Japan Is Here To Treat Everyone With Delighful Pastries

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The Restaurant Of Order Mistakes’ Hires People With Dementia So Every Order Is A Surprise

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Fascinating photographs capture the darkly enchanting side to modern Japan

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Japanese Artist Makes Impressive And Detailed Animal Sculptures From Wood

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Former Australia President Tony Abbott Honored With The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

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Brand New Despicable Me Themed Rooms Available At Universal Studios Japan

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The Most proper way to give and receive business cards in Japan

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