Police Chase Ends in Collision Between Moped and Car
On the afternoon of the 24th, in Minami Ward, Nagoya, a moped driven by a junior high school student collided with a passenger car while being pursued by a police patrol car.
According to police, shortly before 1:00 PM in Nakawaricho, Minami Ward, a patrol car on routine rounds spotted an individual riding a moped without a helmet. When the officers requested the rider to stop, the individual fled.
Minami Ward
Minami Ward is one of the 18 wards of Yokohama, Japan, historically developed as a key port and industrial area following the opening of Yokohama Port in 1859. Today, it is a vibrant waterfront district famous for its Chinatown (one of the largest in the world), the historic Yamate area with Western-style residences, and the modern Minato Mirai business and entertainment zone.
Nagoya
Nagoya is a major city in central Japan, historically the seat of the powerful Owari Tokugawa clan during the Edo period. It is renowned for Nagoya Castle, a 17th-century fortress famous for its golden *shachihoko* (dolphin-like roof ornaments), which was largely reconstructed after World War II. Today, the city is a vital industrial and economic hub, home to companies like Toyota and a center for advanced manufacturing and technology.
Nakawaricho
Nakawaricho is a historic district in the city of Kanazawa, Japan, known for its well-preserved samurai residences from the Edo period (1603-1868). It served as a middle-class samurai neighborhood, and its name translates to “middle district,” reflecting its location between the castle and the merchant areas. Today, visitors can explore its atmospheric streets, traditional earthen walls, and several restored houses open to the public.
