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A 12‑year‑old girl was abducted and tortured by a 17‑year‑old in suburban Tokyo, exposing severe flaws in Japan’s juvenile justice system. The brutal crime sparked nationwide outrage, leading to a landmark trial that blended adult and juvenile sentencing. The case prompted sweeping legal reforms—raising the age for adult prosecution, creating specialized juvenile courts, and expanding mental‑health and early‑intervention programs—to prevent similar tragedies.

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