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Nepalese university student accused of throwing trash onto railway not prosecuted
TOKYO (TR) – Prosecutors have announced the non-prosecution of a 25-year-old male university student from Nepal who allegedly threw trash onto a railway in Nakano Ward last year, reports the Sankei Shimbun (June 19). At around 12:20 a.m. on December 5, Prakash Mahatala is suspected of throwing trash cans and plastic bottle collection nets that he found on the street onto the tracks of the JR Chuo-Sobu Line. As a result, a total of nine trains, including for the Sobu and Yamanote lines, were delayed by up to 31 minutes, impacting about 5,000 people. Upon his arrest on suspicion of endangering train traffic and disruption of business in May, the suspect denied the allegations. 'I do not remember,' he told police. On Thursday, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office announced the non-prosecution of Mahatala. No reason for the non-prosecution was given. According to police, Mahatala picked up the trash can on the road and threw it over a two-meter fence and onto the tracks.
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Cambodian women sue Tochigi farmer over alleged sexual abuse
TOKYO (TR) – On Thursday, a trial began at the Tokyo District Court in which three Cambodian women who worked at a farm in Tochigi Prefecture are seeking compensation for repeated sexual abuse by the male owner. According to the lawsuit, the three Cambodian women, aged in their 20s, are seeking compensation totalling 92 million yen, reports TBS News (June 19). One woman alleges that the owner of the farm repeatedly sexually assaulted her over a roughly five-month period, threatening that she would be sent back to her home country if she refused. She also claims that after she became pregnant in January 2023 she was forced to have an abortion without having received a sufficient explanation in her native language. The sexual abuse allegedly continued even after the abortion. The other two women claim that their breasts were groped by the owner. 'I asked him to stop' The three women came to Japan in June 2022 and worked at the strawberry farm as technical intern trainees. They continued working until April 2023. The first woman came to Japan with a debt of 16,500 dollars. She told the court on Thursday, 'I was frequently called by the owner and began to be sexually assaulted. I asked him to stop, but he threatened to send me back to Cambodia, so I just endured it in silence.' She also said that when she found out she was pregnant, the hospital forced her to have an abortion. 'I'm a Buddhist, so abortion is an unforgivable sin. This also torments me,' she said. The defendants, on the other hand, are asking that the case be dismissed.
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‘Foreigner' suspected in another Tochigi tire theft
TOCHIGI (TR) – Following last week's tire-theft incident in Nikko City, Fuji News Network (June 17) reports on another case that took place in Ashikaga City. In video footage shot just after 2 a.m. on June 9, the thief arrives at a residence wearing a short-sleeve shirt and sandals. He parks his car with the lights on, peers around the back of a block wall and looks around. He then reaches for the tire at his feet and loads it into the car with ease. The owner of the property was asleep at the time. All that was stolen was a single tire with a wheel that had been removed from a car for repair. This was not the first incident at the residence. Six days before, the owner lost three tires and wheels. The value of the four tires and wheels is around 20,000 yen. 'He's a male foreigner, I think,' the owner says. 'Slim, standing between 165 and 170 centimeters tall. Aged in his late 30s.' Police are searching for the culprits, suspecting that the same person was behind both thefts in Ashikaga.
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Day in the Life as a Poker Player
Played all around the world since the 1800s, it's difficult to put a figure on the popularity of poker. Estimates suggest there are between 500,000 and a million tournament players globally, and millions, potentially billions, more casual players. From baseball to badminton, professionals are a feature of any sport or game offering the potential for financial returns. While poker careers may once have been restricted to specific locations, like Vegas or Macau, online play has changed everything. Today, it's possible for people almost anywhere in the world to try their hand at becoming professional poker players. They just need the interest, the skills, an internet connection, and a device compatible with online poker platforms. Going Pro Earning a living playing the game you love sounds like a great opportunity, but what does it really look like? Built from the routines of several prominent personalities – here's an example day in the life of a professional poker player. It might be tempting to imagine professional card players as night owls who rarely see the hours before lunch. In truth, people are more likely to be at their best if they adopt a lifestyle more focused on health. Succeeding in long poker sessions requires stamina, mental clarity, emotional balance, keen observation and sharp decision making. That's why many pro players begin their day with healthy breakfasts, workouts and mental well-being exercises like breathing or meditation. It depends on personality type, but many of us are at our most mentally agile during the hours before lunch. Combined with the need to work around global time differences, that makes an early competitive session vital for many players. Many pros find it useful to keep this stint relatively short, breaking to eat and rest before fatigue sets in. Getting away from the screen and choosing a healthy meal are good tactics to set up for a productive afternoon. Sometimes referred to as the 'main grind', an extended afternoon session is when many players will search for steady wins. These hours can cover anything from tournament play to low-risk live hands, which add regular amounts to the kitty. It's during this period that being a professional poker player looks most like being in any office job. It's not about the sport or the thrill, it's about putting in the hours and banking the gains. ● Study & Analysis Gut instinct and repetition are useful in any field, but they're rarely enough to make you the best. Many players like to follow the afternoon sessions with a period of study and analysis to help make ongoing improvements. This could be video replays of the day's games, running simulations of potential scenarios, or researching future opponents. As for any athlete or business professional, information and evaluation are as important as practice for developing skills. ● Dinner & Relaxation All work and no play doesn't just make poker players dull, it makes them tired, stressed, and inefficient. To maximise success, it's important that every player takes a break for unwinding, socialising, refuelling, and keeping fresh. ● Coaching & Content Creation While some are able to make a living from purely playing poker, many have to build a more complete business. Content creation, such as streaming, or coaching new players, are two ways to broaden income opportunities. From creating 'how-to' videos to offering one-on-one private coaching, there are endless opportunities for skilled players in this market. It's also another pathway to staying sharp, by taking a player out of the game and providing a new perspective. ● Evening Session Depending on the time zone of a player's location, returning to play in the evening may be essential. This might be when the tournaments are held, streams are run, or when the games in another location pick up. If playing again after dinner isn't necessary, this can be a good opportunity for business admin tasks. Financial record keeping, result logging, and future planning are all good ways to wrap up a day and stay organised.
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Man accused of assaulting taxi driver on trip between Saitama and Tokyo
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a 43-year-old man from Saitama Prefecture for allegedly assaulting and injuring a taxi driver and fleeing without paying the fare, reports the Sankei Shimbun (June 19). Early on June 1, Yuta Mochizuki, an office worker, allegedly kicked and broke the protective glass separating the driver from the passenger multiple times in Wako City, Saitama Prefecture. Mochizuki then assaulted the driver by pulling his clothes while the cab was parked at a gas station in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo. After the suspect got out of the cab, he assaulted the driver, hitting him with his elbow. The driver suffered injuries that took two weeks to heal. He then fled without paying the fare of 6,300 yen. Yuta Mochizuki (X) Upon his arrest on suspicion of robbery resulting in injury and causing property damage, Mochizuki, who lives in Wako, admitted to most of the allegations. 'I was drunk and don't remember, but I'm sure I did it,' he told the Itabashi Police Station The incident started after Mochizuki boarded the cab in Wako. When the male driver asked the destination, Mochizuki became enraged and began to act violently.
