Tag #Tomohiro Kato

What were the immediate consequences of Japan's execution of Tomohiro Kato, and what does this signify about the country's stance on capital punishment?

On Tuesday, Japan executed Tomohiro Kato, the perpetrator of the 2008 Akihabara massacre, where he killed seven and injured ten. This execution marks Japan's resumption of capital punishment after a two-year pause, and brings the total number of death row inmates to 106. The Justice Minister cited Kato's meticulous planning and intent to kill as justification.",