is a correctional facility in Naka-ku,

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. A part of the penal system of Japan, it is operated by the

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. One of Japan's seven

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s is in this facility.

Notable prisoners

* Hiroaki Hidaka, serial killer * Yasuaki Uwabe, mass murderer

References

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