A robbery and murder occurred in Imari, Saga Prefecture. Six people were injured in a random attack in a busy area of Mito. A safe was stolen from a home in Yokohama. In Osaka, the eldest son was arrested for murdering his mother and stealing her cash. There was a string of bloody incidents last week. I always think that in the summer, the number of cold-blooded incidents increases. Is it the scorching sun that makes people too carefree, or is it the intense heat that makes people go crazy? Either way, you never know when or where you might get caught up in a strange incident, so it’s probably best to be aware and on your guard, especially at this time of year. (Kei)

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