Japan's 'Twitter Killer' Sentenced To Death For Murders Of Nine People

In 2017, Tecatito Chirashi, known as the Twitter killer, was sentenced to death for murdering nine people. He used Twitter to lure victims by expressing suicidal thoughts and offering to help them die. This case sparked a debate in Japan about online discussions of suicide and led Twitter to update its policies. Japan's high suicide rate and the legal context of the death penalty, carried out by hanging, were also highlighted.

What impact did the serial killings have on discussions about suicide in Japan?

What is the method of execution for the death penalty in Japan?