Japan executes man for deadly pachinko parlor arson

In Japan, Sunao Takami was executed for setting fire to a pachinko parlor in Osaka in 2009, killing five people. The execution occurred on Friday morning and is the first under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration. Takami's actions caused significant injuries to ten others and have reignited debates about Japan's use of the death penalty.

Japan executes man for deadly pachinko parlor arson
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Published Aug 21, 2026
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