A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a violent incident that took place at a community center in Japan.

Safety and order are highly cherished values in Japanese society. Incidents like this are rare, which is why they tend to shake the public consciousness when they occur. The community demands swift and fair legal proceedings. In Japan, the conviction rate is notoriously high, and the accused, once arrested, are rarely found not guilty.

In contrast, the US and EU have a transparent legal system where everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Although crimes do occur, the focus is more on rehabilitation and reintegration into society rather than severe punishments.