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Japan awards longest-serving death row inmate $1.4 million

Japan awards longest-serving death row inmate $1.4 million

  • Payout represents 12,500 yen ($83) for each day of the more than four decades that Iwao Hakamada spent in detention
  • The former boxer was exonerated last year of a 1966 quadruple murder after a tireless campaign by his sister and others
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Saudi coach Renard expecting a tough game against Japan video

Saudi coach Renard expecting a tough game against Japan

By Arab News Japan ·
Saudi national team continue preparations for crucial World Cup qualifier against Japan photos

Saudi national team continue preparations for crucial World Cup qualifier against Japan

By Arab News ·
Algeria’s Nabil Anane defeats Muay Thai icon Superlek at ONE 172 in Japan

Algeria’s Nabil Anane defeats Muay Thai icon Superlek at ONE 172 in Japan

By Arab News ·
Saudi team arrive in Japan ahead of Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier

Saudi team arrive in Japan ahead of Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier

By Arab News ·
Japan first to seal World Cup spot as South Korea, Australia get closer video

Japan first to seal World Cup spot as South Korea, Australia get closer

By AFP ·
Mount Fuji hikers to be charged $27 on all trails

Mount Fuji hikers to be charged $27 on all trails

By AFP ·
Japan ambassador hosts iftar for Saudi alumni of Japanese universities

Japan ambassador hosts iftar for Saudi alumni of Japanese universities

By Rashid Hassan ·
China deports Japanese tourists over Great Wall buttocks photos

China deports Japanese tourists over Great Wall buttocks photos

By AFP ·
Saudi, Japan food and drug authorities to strengthen ties

Saudi, Japan food and drug authorities to strengthen ties

By Arab News Japan ·
Japan’s worst wildfire in 50 years brought under control

Japan’s worst wildfire in 50 years brought under control

By AFP ·
Japan grants $660,000 to support inclusive education for vulnerable children in Jordan

Japan grants $660,000 to support inclusive education for vulnerable children in Jordan

By Arab News ·
Rain, snow offer hope in Japan’s worst wildfire in 50 years

Rain, snow offer hope in Japan’s worst wildfire in 50 years

By AFP ·

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