Japan: Female Death Row Inmate Held in Monitored Cell for 20+ Years

Osaka Lawyers Demand End to Long-Term Surveillance of Female Death Row Inmate Osaka, Japan – The Osaka Bar Association has issued a strong recommendation to halt the long-term surveillance of a female death row inmate at Osaka Detention Center. The association argues that the continuous monitoring, which has been in place since 2002 and includes … Read more

Japan News: Latest Updates from Kyodo News (March 4, 2026)

Lengthy Corporate Liquidations Face Extended Timelines in Japan Tokyo – Corporate liquidations in Japan are increasingly stretching into multi-year processes, presenting significant challenges for creditors and stakeholders. Recent reports indicate that the complexity of these proceedings, coupled with legal hurdles and a backlog in the court system, are contributing to these extended timelines. The issue … Read more