Greenpeace activists arrested over whale meat theft

Greenpeace activists arrested over whale meat theft

TOKYO, Japan - Jun Hoshikawa, executive director of Greenpeace Japan, speaks to reporters in front of Greenpeace's office in Tokyo on June 20 after police arrested two Greenpeace members on suspicion of stealing whale meat. The group presented the meat to prosecutors as evidence in its allegations of a whale meat smuggling operation involving a government-sponsored whaling program.

Actor Ishida admits to 2 charges of drug possession

Actor Ishida admits to 2 charges of drug possession

OSAKA, Japan - People form long lines to get admission tickets to the trial of actor-singer Issei Ishida at the Osaka District Court on Oct. 5. The 26-year-old Ishida, whose real name is Issei Hoshikawa, fully admitted to charges of possessing marijuana and LSD in violation of the Cannabis Control Law, and Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Law.

Actor Ishida gets suspended sentence for cannabis possession

Actor Ishida gets suspended sentence for cannabis possession

OSAKA, Japan - Actor Issei Ishida enters the Osaka District Court on Nov. 2 to hear the court ruling on charges against him of possessing cannabis resin and LSD. The court sentenced Ishida, 26, whose real name is Issei Hoshikawa, to 18 months in prison suspended for three years.

Actor Ishida arrested over cannabis possession

Actor Ishida arrested over cannabis possession

OSAKA, Japan - Issei Ishida, the 26-year-old actor and singer seen in a file photo, is arrested by law enforcement authorities in Osaka on Aug. 20 on suspicion of possessing two grams of cannabis resin. Ishida, whose real name is Issei Hoshikawa, was found in possession of the drugs in Chuo Ward, Osaka, where he has been staying to perform the lead role in a play at the Shochikuza theater.

Greenpeace activists arrested over whale meat theft

Greenpeace activists arrested over whale meat theft

TOKYO, Japan - Jun Hoshikawa, executive director of Greenpeace Japan, speaks to reporters in front of Greenpeace's office in Tokyo on June 20 after police arrested two Greenpeace members on suspicion of stealing whale meat. The group presented the meat to prosecutors as evidence in its allegations of a whale meat smuggling operation involving a government-sponsored whaling program. (Kyodo)

Actor Ishida admits to 2 charges of drug possession

Actor Ishida admits to 2 charges of drug possession

OSAKA, Japan - People form long lines to get admission tickets to the trial of actor-singer Issei Ishida at the Osaka District Court on Oct. 5. The 26-year-old Ishida, whose real name is Issei Hoshikawa, fully admitted to charges of possessing marijuana and LSD in violation of the Cannabis Control Law, and Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Law.