This article looks at the history and current use of the death penalty in Japan, including who is eligible for a death sentence, how it is executed, and alternatives to capital punishment. It discusses the pros and cons of the death penalty in Japan, as well as opposition to its use due to moral and religious objections, as well as practical concerns about wrongful convictions. Alternatives such as life imprisonment without parole, suspended sentences, community service orders, probation orders, and fines are discussed.