He told police he did not intend to kill her. Violent crimes are still rare in Japan, where gun control is extremely strict, but there have been a number of high-profile knife attacks and others ...

A passenger in his 30s had his finger slashed while he and nearby passengers seized the attacker, Japan’s NHK television reported. A witness told NHK he saw the suspect brandishing a knife ...

Three students were injured, but none of the injuries were life-threatening, according to fire and police authorities.

YAMANASHI (TR) – Yamanashi Prefectural Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy over the alleged fatal stabbing of his father ...