Following law change, Japanese media name a 19-year-old suspect for first time

A house in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, that burnt down after a 19-year-old man allegedly murdered the couple living there and set the house on fire in October. | KYODO

Most major newspapers have published the name of a 19-year-old man who was indicted Friday in an alleged case of murder and arson in October — a first for them that follows revisions to various legislation that took effect April 1 to reflect the lowered age of adulthood from 20 to 18. Yuki Endo, from

Heavy snow forecast for Tokyo region through Monday morning

Snowfall in Tokyo's Ginza district last Thursday | KYODO

In a time of both misinformation and excessive information, quality journalism is more essential than ever.By subscribing, you can help us get the story right. SUBSCRIBE NOW IMAGE GALLERY (CLICK TO ENLARGE). Heavy snow could fall in Tokyo and surrounding locations through early Monday, interrupting transportation during the morning rush hour, the weather agency and

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