The article highlights significant lobbying activities by Japan's Ministry of Justice, particularly its Criminal Affairs Bureau, regarding the ongoing discussions about revising the retrial system for criminal cases. It notes that the Director of the Criminal Affairs Bureau, who is also a prosecutor and a member of the legislative advisory body, has been frequently visiting the Diet to advocate for changes to the retrial process. Observers indicate that the ministry's stance is motivated by a desire to alleviate pressure over the number of retrial applications and to maintain the integrity of established convictions. These debates occur against a backdrop of public concern and recent high-profile retrials that challenge Japan's criminal justice system.