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Hiroshi Hiraguchi

Tracked across 2 events · 26 articles · First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last active Aug 21, 2026

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Japan executes pachinko arsonist Sunao Takami
On August 21, 2026, Japan executed Sunao Takami, a 58-year-old man convicted of setting fire to a pachinko parlor in Osaka in 2009, killing five people and injuring ten others. The execution was carried out…
Impact: As Justice Minister, Hiraguchi ordered and announced the execution, defending the practice and the lack of prior notification. His role is central to the event's administration.
Aug 21, 2026 · 20 articles
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Japan Immigration Agency Staff Increase
Impact: Justice Minister Hiraguchi announced the hiring of 226 employees and encouraged applications from diverse backgrounds.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
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