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Capital punishment in Japan

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Japan hangs three men on death row for first time since 2019 - BBC News

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Japan defends capital punishment to combat 'Atrocious Crimes' as it executes 3 death row inmates

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Japan defends capital punishment, hangs three death-row inmates | Death Penalty | Executions |Prison

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Three death row inmates hanged in Japan in first executions since 2019 | World English News

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Japan hangs three men on death row in first executions since 2019 • FRANCE 24 English

Capital punishment is a legal penalty in Japan. It is applied in practice only for murder, and executions are carried out by hanging.
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  • Death sentences for minors 

  • Public debate