Minors detained over ‘Shorinji racing’ pranks in Osaka and Hyogo
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Monday, October 26, 2026 at 2:04 AM · 1 min read
About 250 incidents tied to the social media-driven trend of pranking were reported in Osaka Prefecture in September and October, police said.