In the early hours of the 7th, in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Nishiki, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, a 21-year-old male company employee was arrested.

The arrested suspect, a company employee from Oharu Town, Aichi Prefecture, is suspected of hit-and-run.

According to police, the suspect is believed to have been driving a minivan and while turning right at an intersection in Nishiki, Naka Ward in the early hours of the 7th, struck and killed a 29-year-old nearby resident who was crossing the pedestrian crosswalk, then fled the scene.

The suspect has reportedly admitted to the allegations during questioning.

The victim was found collapsed approximately 200 meters away from the intersection where she was struck.

Police are investigating the possibility that the vehicle driven by the suspect may have dragged the victim, and are looking into the detailed circumstances.

Nishiki

Nishiki, often referring to Nishiki Market in Kyoto, Japan, is a vibrant, centuries-old marketplace known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen.” Its history dates back to the early Edo period (17th century), when it began as a wholesale fish market before evolving into a bustling shopping street lined with over 100 shops and restaurants. Today, it remains a cultural hub where locals and visitors alike can sample traditional Kyoto cuisine and purchase fresh seafood, produce, and specialty ingredients.

Naka Ward

Naka Ward is a special ward located in the heart of Yokohama, Japan, serving as the city’s administrative and cultural center. Historically, it developed as a key commercial district after the Port of Yokohama opened to international trade in 1859, and today it is home to landmarks such as Yokohama Chinatown, the Yamashita Park waterfront, and the iconic Landmark Tower. The area blends historic architecture with modern urban life, reflecting Yokohama’s evolution as a major port city.

Nagoya City

Nagoya City, located in central Japan, is a major industrial and cultural hub known for its historic Nagoya Castle, built in the early 17th century by the Tokugawa clan. The city flourished as a key post town on the Tokaido road during the Edo period and later became a center for manufacturing, particularly in automotive and aerospace industries. Today, Nagoya blends its rich samurai-era heritage with modern urban life, offering attractions like the Atsuta Shrine and the Nagoya City Science Museum.

Oharu Town

Oharu Town is a historic district located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, known for its well-preserved Edo-period (1603–1868) streetscape and traditional architecture. Once a thriving post town along the Minoji route, it served as a key stop for travelers and merchants connecting Nagoya to other regions. Today, Oharu is celebrated for its cultural heritage, including the annual Oharu Jidai Matsuri festival that reenacts feudal-era processions.

Aichi Prefecture

Aichi Prefecture, located in central Japan, is historically significant as the heartland of the powerful samurai clan Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu, who unified the country in the 16th century. Its capital, Nagoya, is home to Nagoya Castle, a reconstruction of the original 17th-century fortress, and the Atsuta Shrine, one of Shinto’s most important shrines. Today, Aichi is a major industrial and cultural hub, known for automotive manufacturing (especially Toyota) and traditional crafts like pottery and textiles.