The Japanese police have a potential break in a murder case that remained puzzling for the past 99 years, as the main suspect now confesses committing the crime, expressing deep-seated anxiety. The accused, whose identity was withheld, revealed their emotional distress and anxiety had been saturating their daily life since the day of the crime.

This news has garnered considerable attention in Japan. Japan boasts a very low crime rate compared to other countries, thus a possible resolution to a historic murder case has incited public interest. The focus here lies on procedural fairness and a deep respect for justice, synonymous with Japan's legal and social values. In Japan, an involuntary confession can sometimes lead to a reconsideration of the case and a reopening of investigations.

The way this issue is managed in countries like the US or EU differs notably. Emphasis is established on gathering tangible proof rather than relying solely on confessions. There, a confession, especially after several decades, would not necessarily warrant an automatic conviction, without substantive corroborating evidence.