Japan carried out the execution of a man convicted of a deadly arson attack in 2009. The incident occurred at an arcade, resulting in the deaths of four customers and one employee. The execution took place Friday morning, marking a rare use of the death penalty in Japan. Details surrounding the convict's identity have not been widely released. Japan maintains the death penalty despite international criticism, with proponents arguing it is justified for heinous crimes. This case represents one of the most severe instances of arson in recent Japanese history, prompting a strong response from authorities. The Ministry of Justice confirmed the execution was carried out after reviewing the case.