Sendai Detention House
Interactive map of Sendai Detention House 仙台拘置支所 (Sendai Kōchi-shisho) | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Opened | 1879 |
| Managed by | Ministry of Justice |
Sendai Detention House (仙台拘置支所, Sendai Kōchi-shisho) is a correctional facility in Wakabayashi-ku, Sendai. 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.
Notable prisoners
- Sachiko Eto[1] (hanged September 27, 2012)
- Yasuo Hayashi (executed July 26, 2018)[2]
References
- ↑ "Japan executes three inmates". The Japan Times. 21 February 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
- ↑ "Japan hangs all 6 remaining Aum death row inmates". 26 July 2018. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.