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This research explores how the death penalty in Japan transformed from executing ordinary criminals to focusing on war criminals post-World War II.

April 3, 2026Open Access

The Death Penalty in Japan Before and After World War II : From the Execution of Ordinary Criminals to the Execution of War Criminals

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This research explores how the death penalty in Japan transformed from executing ordinary criminals to focusing on war criminals post-World War II.
Evaluated historical documents pertaining to executions in Japan.
Analyzed the impacts of the GHQ/SCAP's policies on the death penalty.
Identified significant changes in execution practices before and after World War II.
Established a clear shift in the application of the death penalty towards war criminals post-World War II.
Highlighted the role of occupation forces (GHQ/SCAP) in influencing Japanese legal practices.
Confirmed the retention of the death penalty as a legal punishment in Japan.

Abstract

Execution of Ordinary Criminals to the Execution of War Criminals Kenji NAGATA* 1 Occupation and Rule by the GHQ/SCAP 1.1 Beginning of Occupation and Rule by the GHQ/SCAP 1.2 Two Issues Related to the Death Penalty 1.3 Retention of the Death Penalty 1.

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