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Japan unveils its execution chamber for first time

An execution chamber is pictured at the Tokyo Detention Center in Tokyo August 27, 2010. Japan opened up its gallows for the first time to domestic media on Friday, a move that could spark public debate over executions in a country where a hefty majority supports retaining the death penalty.

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An execution chamber is pictured at the Tokyo Detention Center in Tokyo An execution chamber is pictured at the Tokyo Detention Center in Tokyo August 27, 2010. Japan opened up its gallows for the first time to domestic media on Friday, a move that could spark public debate over executions in a country where a hefty majority supports retaining the death penalty. (Xinhua/Reuters)

An execution chamber is pictured at the Tokyo Detention Center in Tokyo August 27, 2010. Japan opened up its gallows for the first time to domestic media on Friday, a move that could spark public debate over executions in a country where a hefty majority supports retaining the death penalty. [Xinhua/Reuters]

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