Japan executes man behind pachinko parlour arson that killed 5
- Posted on August 21, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Japan carries out the execution of Sunao Takami, convicted for a devastating arson attack at an Osaka pachinko establishment in 2009. The deliberate act of pouring petrol and igniting the premises resulted in the tragic deaths of five individuals, including four patrons and a staff member. This high-profile case highlights Japan's capital punishment system and the severe consequences for premeditated violent crimes that claim multiple lives.
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Japan executes man behind pachinko parlour arson that killed 5
Sunao Takami doused the Osaka venue with petrol and set it on fire in 2009, killing four customers and one employee.
