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• Son of Executed Aum Shinrikyo Leader Sues Japanese Government Over Home Inspection Attempt

  Published: Apr 6, 2026

  Section: Crime

  The second son of Chizuo Matsumoto has filed a damages lawsuit against the Japanese government following an attempted inspection of his Saitama residence. The 32-year-old plaintiff...

• Victims of Marital Deception in Japan Demand Criminal Penalties for Men Feigning Singlehood

  Published: Apr 2, 2026

  Section: Asia

  A growing movement in Japan is calling for the criminalization of dokushin gisō, a practice where married men pretend to be single to induce women into sexual relationships. While...

• US Patent Office Issues Rejection Of Nintendo Combat Summoning Mechanic Amid Ongoing Legal Dispute With Pocketpair

  Published: Apr 2, 2026

  Section: Online Gaming

  The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a non,final rejection of a Nintendo patent involving characters summoning allies for battle assistance. This regulatory set...