Key Facts
• Approximately 90 toy guns capable of firing live ammunition remain in circulation in Miyagi.
• The toy guns, made in China, resemble plastic toys but can fire live rounds.
• Around 16,000 units are believed to be distributed nationwide.
• From December 2024 to June 2025, 130 units were supplied to local stores as crane game prizes.
• Police have recovered 40 units, leaving 90 still unaccounted for.
• Reports of these toy guns have been received by police in recent weeks.
• Authorities aim to recover all remaining units by the end of 2025.
• Police urge the public to report sightings or possession of these toy guns to local authorities.
Summary
Police in Miyagi Prefecture are working to recover approximately 90 toy guns capable of firing live ammunition. These Chinese-made items, which appear to be harmless plastic toys, were distributed as crane game prizes between December 2024 and June 2025. Out of 130 units supplied to stores, 40 have been recovered, leaving 90 still in circulation. Nationwide, an estimated 16,000 units are believed to exist. Authorities are urging the public to report any sightings or possession of these dangerous items to local police. Efforts to recover all remaining units are expected to continue through 2025.
