Debate over reforming Japan's retrial system has intensified following the landmark acquittal in October 2024 of Iwao Hakamata, now 89, who was wrongfully convicted of a 1966 murder and spent about 48 ...

The main legal defect in Japan's position is the attempt to elevate domestic legislation above international commitments.

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Penn State baseball is adding one of the best college pitchers in Japan. Genei Sato will join the Nittany Lions in February, ...

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No reports of major injuries or structural damage have emerged, and authorities have not issued a tsunami warning.