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Hiroshima Detention House

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Background

Hiroshima Detention House (広島拘置所, Hiroshima Kōchisho) is a correctional facility in Naka-ku, Hiroshima. A part of the penal system of Japan, it is operated by the Ministry of Justice. One of Japan's seven execution chambers is in this facility.

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Death-row facility

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Data completeness

16%

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