Comment by ilamont

> Many countries have no issue with that, serving time is considered enough of a punishment. The idea of (especially mandatory) deporting of criminals is relatively new

Paul McCartney would like to have a word with you.

Not just Japan. For decades, SE Asian countries such as Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia have deported foreign convicts upon release and applied re-entry bans. It's not a new thing driven by right-wing politicians.