[Breaking News]Japanese Justice Minister Hiraguchi after execution

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 21 Kyodo - Japanese Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi holds a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 21, 2026, after the country hanged Sunao Takami, who was convicted of killing five people in an arson attack on a pachinko parlor in the western Japanese city of Osaka in 2009. (Kyodo)

Japanese Justice Minister Hiraguchi after execution

Japanese Justice Minister Hiraguchi after execution

Japanese Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi is pictured before holding a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 21, 2026. Earlier in the day, Japan hanged Sunao Takami, who was convicted of killing five people in an arson attack on a pachinko parlor in the western Japanese city of Osaka in 2009.

Japanese Justice Minister Hiraguchi after execution

Japanese Justice Minister Hiraguchi after execution

Japanese Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi holds a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 21, 2026, after the country hanged Sunao Takami, who was convicted of killing five people in an arson attack on a pachinko parlor in the western Japanese city of Osaka in 2009.

Japanese Justice Minister Hiraguchi after execution

Japanese Justice Minister Hiraguchi after execution

Japanese Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi holds a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 21, 2026, after the country hanged Sunao Takami, who was convicted of killing five people in an arson attack on a pachinko parlor in the western Japanese city of Osaka in 2009.

Japanese Justice Minister Hiraguchi after execution

Japanese Justice Minister Hiraguchi after execution

Japanese Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi holds a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 21, 2026, after the country hanged Sunao Takami, who was convicted of killing five people in an arson attack on a pachinko parlor in the western Japanese city of Osaka in 2009.

Japanese Justice Minister Hiraguchi after execution

Japanese Justice Minister Hiraguchi after execution

Japanese Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi holds a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 21, 2026, after the country hanged Sunao Takami, who was convicted of killing five people in an arson attack on a pachinko parlor in the western Japanese city of Osaka in 2009.

Japanese Justice Minister Hiraguchi after execution

Japanese Justice Minister Hiraguchi after execution

Japanese Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi holds a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 21, 2026, after the country hanged Sunao Takami, who was convicted of killing five people in an arson attack on a pachinko parlor in the western Japanese city of Osaka in 2009.

Manga One app icon

Manga One app icon

Photo taken in Tokyo on March 2, 2026, shows the app icon of Manga One, a manga platform run by the major Japanese publisher Shogakukan Inc. The platform faces a wave of cancellations of manga series, following revelations that the company allowed a male manga creator to produce works under a different name despite knowing he was convicted of a sex crime.

[Breaking News]Court grants posthumous retrial for man over 1984 murder

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 25 Kyodo - Koji Sakahara, whose father Hiromu was convicted in a 1984 robbery-murder case, celebrates with Hideko Hakamata, sister of Iwao Hakamata, who was acquitted in a 2024 retrial, at a gathering in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2026, after the Supreme Court granted a posthumous retrial for Hiromu. (Kyodo)

Court grants posthumous retrial for man over 1984 murder

Court grants posthumous retrial for man over 1984 murder

Koji Sakahara (R), whose father Hiromu was convicted in a 1984 robbery-murder case, celebrates with Hideko Hakamata, sister of Iwao Hakamata, who was acquitted in a 2024 retrial, at a gathering in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2026, after the Supreme Court granted a posthumous retrial for Hiromu.

Court grants posthumous retrial for man over 1984 murder

Court grants posthumous retrial for man over 1984 murder

Koji Sakahara smiles during a gathering in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2026, a day after the Supreme Court granted a posthumous retrial for his deceased father Hiromu who was convicted in a 1984 robbery-murder case.

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

US Capitol police looks on as the former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

Prominent January 6 defendants march to the US Capitol to mark 5 years since attack

The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the January 6, 2021, assault march to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2026 to honor those who died during the riot. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM