The man who didn't turn on the lights in his apartment was an impersonator who fled
Residents discovered that a man registered as a resident in their apartment was actually an impersonator involved in maintenance discussions, later found to be a suspect in a broader scheme linked to construction companies.
Woman Dies After Losing Balance While Skiing at Nekoma Mountain, Fukushima
A 51-year-old woman from Chiba Prefecture died after falling while skiing at the Nekoma Mountain ski resort in Fukushima.
Supermarket 'Tsudanuma Battleground' Celebrates Half a Century, Aeon Opens Store at Former Yokado Location
Aeon has opened a new store in Tsudanuma, Chiba, marking another chapter in the long-standing supermarket competition in the area.
Morishia Tsudanuma to Partially Reopen as Redevelopment at Station Front is Frozen Due to High Construction Costs
Morishia Tsudanuma in Chiba Prefecture will partially reopen by fall 2028, as the redevelopment project at the nearby JR Tsudanuma Station has been frozen due to soaring construction costs.
Hanshin, 3 Players from WBC in Immediate Starting Lineup - Morishita Shota: 'I Want to be a Player Who Leads by Example'
Three players from the Hanshin Tigers, who participated in the World Baseball Classic, joined the team for a game against Chiba Lotte Marines right after their international duties.
Idemitsu Kosan also reduces ethylene production in Chiba and Yamaguchi, following Mitsubishi Chemical and Mitsui Chemicals
Idemitsu Kosan has begun reducing ethylene production at its plants in Chiba and Yamaguchi due to supply fears stemming from the situation in the Hormuz Strait.
Five buildings, including a combined store and residence, completely burned; firefighters sustained minor injuries in a fire in Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture
A fire in Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture, resulted in the complete destruction of five buildings, including a combined store and residence, with firefighters sustaining minor injuries but no injuries reported among residents.
Not guilty verdict for fatal injury to acquaintance – Chiba District Court: 'Accomplice's testimony not credible'
A Chiba District Court ruled not guilty for a man accused of causing the death of an acquaintance, stating that the testimony of the accomplice was not credible.
Reduction in Ethylene Production by Petrochemical Companies, Including Mitsui Chemicals
Mitsui Chemicals has announced a reduction in ethylene production at its Chiba and Osaka facilities due to uncertainty surrounding the procurement of naphtha from the Middle East.
Joichi Ito Named in Epstein Documents: No Government Investigation Planned
The Japanese government announced that it has no plans to investigate Joichi Ito, the president of Chiba Institute of Technology, despite his mention in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Dangerous Driving on an Electric Kickboard → Not Taking Required Training, Documented Prosecuted for the First Time in the Country
A 29-year-old man in Chiba was documented prosecuted for violating traffic laws by failing to attend mandatory training for dangerous driving involving an electric kickboard, marking the first case of its kind in Japan.
Possibility of Illegal Drug Use Among Soccer Club Members of Ryutsu Keizai University; Indefinite Suspension of Activities
Five members of the soccer club at Ryutsu Keizai University are suspected of using illegal drugs and have been indefinitely suspended from activities.
5-Year-Old Boy in Critical Condition After Head Injury; Mother's Acquaintance Arrested for Assault
A 36-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a 5-year-old boy in Chiba, Japan, leaving the child in critical condition and unconscious.
Re-arrest of instructing roles in dark job robberies in Chiba's Funabashi and Shirai incidents
Four men have been re-arrested in connection with a series of robberies in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, linked to 'dark job' schemes involving coordinated attacks on elderly victims.
Compensation Order for Clinic Following Affirmation of Sexual Assault by Director, Chiba District Court Sawara Branch
A former employee of a clinic in Katori City, Chiba, has been awarded compensation after the court found that she was sexually assaulted by the clinic's director.
Disaster Support Convenience Store Prepared for Nankai Trough, Lawson Opens First Store Offering Free Charging
Lawson has opened its first 'disaster support convenience store' in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, designed to assist residents during major disasters like the Nankai Trough earthquake by offering various emergency services.
House Fire: Three People, Including Two Elementary School Students, Missing in Mutsuzawa, Chiba
A house fire in Mutsuzawa, Chiba, has left three residents unaccounted for, including two elementary school students, while two others were hospitalized.
Mone Chiba: 'Kaho-chan is the same; tears come before words'
Mone Chiba expressed her emotions after not securing a medal at the Winter Olympics, sharing a poignant moment with fellow skater Kaho Sakamoto.
Chiba's 4th Place Finish in Figure Skating Leaves a Bitter Margin of Points
20-year-old figure skater Mone Chiba finishes fourth at the Winter Olympics with a close score gap, feeling disappointment yet acknowledging the talent of the medalists.
Moné Chiba, placed 4th in figure skating, 'I want to recognize what I have accomplished and take care of myself'
Japanese figure skater Moné Chiba expressed gratitude for her performance and reflects on her achievements after finishing fourth at the Winter Olympics.
Figure Skating Women: Mone Chiba Finishes 4th, Overcoming Bitter Memories with a Series of Triple Jumps
Mone Chiba finishes in 4th place in women's figure skating, successfully overcoming challenges with consecutive triple jumps in her Olympic debut.
“I felt like I was about to be crushed by the wave” - Overcoming first-time pressure, Mone Chiba ranks 4th in SP
Mone Chiba achieved a score of 74.00 points, placing 4th in the women's single short program at the Winter Olympics, overcoming significant pressure during her Olympic debut.
Mone Chiba, rebounding from pressure, finishes 4th in SP: 'I just believe in myself'
Mone Chiba performed strongly in her Olympic debut, finishing 4th in the women's figure skating short program despite some initial nervousness.
Does the First Win Point Indicate a Sense of Frustration or Reassurance? JEF Faces Time Challenge
JEF United Chiba secured their first point of the season after a goalless draw against Kawasaki Frontale, leading to mixed feelings of frustration and reassurance regarding their performance.
Former Chief Doctor of National Cancer Center Acquitted of Bribery Charges Related to Medical Devices
A former chief doctor at the National Cancer Center's East Hospital in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, was acquitted by the Tokyo District Court of bribery charges for receiving cash in exchange for using medical devices from a Tokyo manufacturer during surgery.
Soccer Player 'Boku Ao' Yuho Aoki Talks About Off-Ball Movement References
Yuho Aoki, a 22-year-old member of the idol group 'Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora,' shares insights on soccer tactics and his excitement for Chiba's promotion back to J1 after 17 years.