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Tokyo Police Return Record 4.59 Billion Yen in Lost Cash

3/5/2026

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Police returned a record 4.59 billion yen in lost cash last year.
About 3.2 billion yen was returned to owners.
4.54 million lost items were reported, the highest since 1940.
The Tokyo Airport Police Station received the most lost items.
Shibuya Police Station handled the highest cash returns.

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Story summary

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police returned a record 4.59 billion yen in lost cash last year.
About 3.2 billion yen was returned to owners.
4.54 million lost items were reported, the highest since 1940.
The Tokyo Airport Police Station received the most lost items.
Shibuya Police Station handled the highest cash returns.