Police investigators in Tokyo review nearby surveillance cameras as part of the robbery investigation. Photo: Ramiro Vargas / chilanga.com Tokyo’s Ueno district, usually a postcard of museums, markets, and passing tourists, became the center of a rare diplomatic tremor this week. The reported robbery of approximately ¥423 million from a Chinese citizen is no longer just a criminal investigation; it is a test of trust between neighbors who share history, commerce, and unease.
