Nishikasai, the longstanding Indian cultural hub in eastern Tokyo, continues to evolve in pace with its tight-knit community, with new business openings and cultural celebrations returning to the scene. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2026/02/23/issues/nishikasai-edogawa-little-india-evolution/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #issues #indiancommunity #expats #nishikasai #edogawaward
After closures and breaks, Tokyo's 'Little India' regains its footing

The Indian cultural hub of Nishikasai in Edogawa Ward is bouncing back post-pandemic with new businesses and reprising the lively celebrations of years past.

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Police have arrested a 77-year-old man in Tokyo for allegedly murdering his wife by running her over with a car. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/28/japan/crime-legal/tokyo-man-car-kill-wife/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #cars #edogawaward #chiba #tokyo
Tokyo man accused of killing wife with car

The man has admitted to the allegations, saying that he killed his wife because he was angry and upset after she suspected him of having an affair, according to police sources.

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Coronavirus 'cluster' found at Philippine pub boasting 'safety sticker'

Eight persons connected to a hostess club in Edogawa Ward that claims to have utilized safety measures against the novel coronavirus have tested positive

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Man suspected of harassing neighbor with ‘glue in key hole, dead animals'

Tokyo Metropolitan Police on Tuesday arrested a 56-year-old man who issuspected of repeatedly harassing his neighbor in Edogawa Ward

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Man 'without work for 4 months' due to coronavirus turned to arson

A man in custody on suspicion of attempted arson has said that he acted out of frustration with the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic

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Tokyo: Man accused of sexually assaulting woman as she slept

Tokyo police have arrested a 43-year-old man over the alleged sexual assault of a woman as she slept in her Edogawa Ward residence last year

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