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Japan Executes Murderer, Upholding Controversial Death Penalty

3/3/2026

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In June 2025, Japan carried out its latest execution by hanging a man who murdered nine people in 2017.
Japan and the United States are the only Group of Seven (G7) nations that still use the death penalty.
Support for capital punishment remains strong in Japan, with a significant majority of the population backing the practice.
The ongoing use of capital punishment keeps Japan distinct from other G7 nations.

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Story summary

In June 2025, Japan carried out its latest execution by hanging a man who murdered nine people in 2017.
Japan and the United States are the only Group of Seven (G7) nations that still use the death penalty.
Support for capital punishment remains strong in Japan, with a significant majority of the population backing the practice.
The ongoing use of capital punishment keeps Japan distinct from other G7 nations.