- Kazunori Yokoi, a 61-year-old guitarist from Kyoto, Japan, was arrested after years of complaints regarding loud music.
- He is accused of blasting hard rock and playing the radio at high volume since 2019, with noise levels reportedly exceeding 80 decibels.
- Four neighbours, aged between 60 and 80, allegedly developed health problems including sleep deprivation, depression, and tinnitus due to the prolonged noise.
- Despite repeated warnings from authorities, Mr Yokoi continued the disturbance, leading to his arrest on assault charges.
- Police seized more than 40 guitars, amplifiers, and other audio equipment from his home, though Mr Yokoi admitted to making noise but denied causing harm.
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