The news delves into the issue of wrongful convictions in Japan looking at a recent case of "Kotake", a man who was wrongfully convicted and is now seeking justice. The article discusses the challenges faced by those in similar situations and evaluates the current judicial process in Japan, which has been under scrutiny for its handling of such cases.

In Japan, the justice system is known for its high conviction rate. However, recent cases of wrongful convictions have started to raise questions about its fairness and efficiency. The public sentiment is slowly shifting towards a call for judicial reform, with people demanding more transparency in the legal processes and assurance of innocent until proven guilty.

In comparison, the US and EU legal systems also face issues related to wrongful convictions, although different in nature. In these western societies, most wrongful convictions revolve around racial bias and inequality in the justice system. While Japan's issues stem from a rigid legal system that values confession over evidence in some cases.