Prominent figure Shimitsu Junya has been apprehended and admits to the allegations against him. Details of the specific charges are yet to be fully disclosed but due to Junya's public recognition, the case has rapidly gained attention nationwide. With the investigation continuing, the impact of this arrest on Junya's professional and social reputation hangs in the balance.
In Japan, confession to a crime often outweighs evidence, with an over 99% conviction rate. However, the pressure on suspects for efforts to extract confessions is frequently scrutinized. The public tends to take a keen interest in such cases involving prominent figures and closely follow the legal proceedings that unfold.
In the U.S or EU, while confession is valuable, they rely more heavily on concrete evidence provided in court. Media coverage is thorough but privacy rights are taken into account more seriously during investigations and before the trial. There is also a more balanced conviction rate as opposed to Japan's virtually 100% metric.