The older sister of Iwao Hakamada, a former professional boxer wrongfully convicted of murder, expresses disappointment over the reconsideration of her brother's retrial. Hakamada, who spent 48 years on death row before his release, faces uncertainty as his retrial is reviewed. This case, which has drawn international attention, once again highlights issues of wrongful convictions and the death penalty within the Japanese legal system.

The Hakamada case has evoked deep emotions and debate within Japan's society, reflecting the country's ardent struggle with issues around its legal system, particularly wrongful convictions and the usage of the death penalty. Many believe that Hakamada epitomizes the miscarriages of justice within the system, which potentially result in irreversible consequences.

In the US or EU, cases of wrongful convictions also raise significant debates, with several organizations established to advocate for exoneration and improvements in the legal and criminal justice system. However, the death penalty is not as widely used in the EU, where it has been abolished in all member states. In the US, the death penalty is still in place in some states, but discussions on its abolition remain ongoing.