Former French President, Nicolas Sarkozy has been granted temporary release from prison in Japan. Sarkozy has been noted to have had a difficult time adapting to the rigours of prison life. Specific details surrounding the hardships faced by Sarkozy in jail and the terms of his temporary release remain undisclosed at this moment.

In Japan, granting temporary release to high profile individuals from prison remains a contentious issue. The society values a high level of fairness and everyone is expected to abide by the law regardless of their social status. However, the overall reaction to this news from the Japanese public remains mixed.

In the US or EU, humanitarian grounds such as health and age are usually considered in the decision of early or temporary release. However, the portrayal of prominent political figures in prison is typically handled sensitively, carefully considering public opinion and the individual's human rights.