Jury system in Japan

From 2009, Jury system will start in Japan. In the important trials such as murder trials, adults are summoned and judge the trials as juries. What do you think about it ? In my opinion, I'm very afraid. I 've never judge people which would decide his of her life ,moreover, Japaese don't have the habit to judge independently. In Japan, atmosphere decides everything( we are likely to lean to one side). This atmosphere is called 'Ba' in Japanese. For example, in during WW2 Japan couldn't end the war because of 'ba' even if generals had already known that Japan can't win the war. Do you think we can be a jury ?? I want to hear your opinions.