Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMaroosha MuzaffarWednesday 29 July 2026 10:09 BSTRelated: Scientists develop earbuds that use AI for noise cancellationKazunori 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.In fullPolice arrest 61-year-old guitarist after decade of noise complaints from irate neighboursMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in