Japanese PM's staff capture and release cockroach from official residence

Rumors of hauntings at the Japanese Prime Minister's official residence, the Kantei, have been put to rest by the discovery of a more mundane culprit: a cockroach.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's staff managed to capture the insect alive and release it from the historic Kantei building, a structure built in 1929 that has seen its share of intrigue and is rumored to be haunted by past figures.

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We do not believe in ghosts. The noises late at night were caused by a single cockroach in the residence.

Kishida, known for her dedication and short sleep schedule, had reportedly heard noises in the residence at odd hours. She initially addressed these on social media, prompting speculation about ghosts. However, she later clarified that the disturbances were caused by a single cockroach.

Instead of eliminating the pest, Kishida instructed her staff to capture it alive. After a considerable effort, they succeeded and released the cockroach elsewhere, dispelling any supernatural theories.

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Capture the cockroach and remove it from the residence without killing it.