# Arrest of influencer Rino Tazawa in Tokyo > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arrest-of-influencer-rino-tazawa-in-tokyo > Updated: 2026-09-19T02:34:11.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Rino Tazawa, a high-profile influencer and cabaret club hostess known as ‘Yamatorino’, was arrested by Tokyo Metropolitan Police for the possession of approximately 0.4 grams of cocaine. The arrest took place at her residence in the Roppongi district of Minato, Tokyo, alongside her partner, Kota Fukumoto. During the search, authorities recovered 21 additional bags of suspected cocaine and used straws. While Tazawa admitted to the charges, Fukumoto has denied involvement. The incident has caused significant fallout within the nightlife industry and on social media. Tazawa’s employer, Jungle Tokyo, suspended her activities and issued an apology. Public scrutiny has also focused on Tazawa’s past controversial comments comparing the difficulty of her profession to that of a Major League Baseball player. Additionally, attention has turned to businessman Roland, who previously distanced himself from Tazawa on a YouTube program, stating, ‘I don’t take photos with anti-social elements.’ ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: Rino Tazawa arrested in Tokyo for cocaine possession Popular hostess Rino Tazawa, known as ‘Yamatourino,’ was arrested in Tokyo for cocaine possession, sparking backlash over her past controversial comments and highlighting host Roland's refusal to associate with 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rino-tazawa-arrested-in-tokyo-for-cocaine-possession ### 2026-09-16: Rino Tazawa arrested for cocaine possession in Tokyo Influencer and Roppongi hostess Rino Tazawa, known as ‘Yamatorino’, was arrested in Tokyo for cocaine possession alongside her partner. Tazawa admitted to the charges, while Fukumoto denies them. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taiwanese-woman-arrested-for-smuggling-etomidate-via-haneda-airport --- Cite as: Arrest of influencer Rino Tazawa in Tokyo. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/arrest-of-influencer-rino-tazawa-in-tokyo