In a landmark ruling, Iwao Hakamada, the world's longest-serving death row inmate, has been acquitted in a Japanese court after spending 46 years incarcerated for a murder he did not commit. Hakamada, a former professional boxer, was convicted for a 1966 quadruple murder case. This significant verdict not only marks a triumph for Hakamada but also raises questions about Japan's justice system, particularly regarding the treatment of death row inmates and the lengthy retrial processes. The case has generated widespread media attention and discussions about the need for reforms in Japan's legal procedures.