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Japan’s Government Will Seek to Revoke Legal Status of Unification Church

Japan’s Government Will Seek to Revoke Legal Status of Unification Church

By Mari Yamaguchi
Decades of cozy ties between the church and Japan’s ruling party, revealed in the investigation of Abe’s 2022 assassination, have triggered public outrage.

How Abe Shinzo Broke Japanese Politics

How Abe Shinzo Broke Japanese Politics

By Jio Kamata
With snap elections and sniping at the opposition, Abe eliminated any possible challenge. Without a viable opposition, some pursue extreme measures to bring about change.
Japan PM Escapes Election Bomb Attack 

Japan PM Escapes Election Bomb Attack 

By Thisanka Siripala
Less than a year after Abe’s murder, violence again erupted on the election campaign trail, raising concerns about how to protect public figures in Japan.

Without Abe, Japan’s Conservatives Are at a Crossroads

Without Abe, Japan’s Conservatives Are at a Crossroads

By Jio Kamata
Throughout his political career, former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo was at the center of Japanese conservative politics. With him gone, how will the conservative movement go forward?

Japanese Prime Minister Orders Probe of Unification Church Problems

Japanese Prime Minister Orders Probe of Unification Church Problems

By Mari Yamaguchi
In an apparent move to calm continued public outrage, Kishida ordered an investigation into the Unification Church.

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Half of LDP National Lawmakers Tied to Unification Church

Half of LDP National Lawmakers Tied to Unification Church

By Mari Yamaguchi
An internal survey by Japan’s ruling party confirmed widespread ties between the Liberal Democratic Party and the South Korea-based church.

Abe Murder Suspect Says Mother’s Involvement in Unification Church Destroyed His Life

Abe Murder Suspect Says Mother’s Involvement in Unification Church Destroyed His Life

By Mari Yamaguchi
The claimed motive for the crime – poverty and neglect – has sparked a surprising amount of sympathy among Japanese for the alleged assassin.
Preparation for Abe’s State Funeral Proceeds Amid Growing Public Opposition

Preparation for Abe’s State Funeral Proceeds Amid Growing Public Opposition

By Jio Kamata
As former PM Abe Shinzo’s state funeral – Japan’s first in 55 years – inches closer, more and more Japanese are turning against the idea.

Abe Shinzo Excelled at Foreign Policy, But He Failed Women Badly

Abe Shinzo Excelled at Foreign Policy, But He Failed Women Badly

By Sachiko Oshimo and Mark S. Cogan
The late Japanese leader stoked a reactionary social conservatism that reinforced the country's traditional gender roles.

The LDP’s Tangled Ties to the Unification Church

The LDP’s Tangled Ties to the Unification Church

By Kosuke Takahashi
Japanese lawmakers’ collusive ties with the controversial religious group have emerged as a major national issue.

Why Is Abe Shinzo’s State Funeral Stoking Controversy?

Why Is Abe Shinzo’s State Funeral Stoking Controversy?

By Jio Kamata
Even in death, the former prime minister remains a polarizing figure.
Abe Shinzo’s Towering Legacy in Africa

Abe Shinzo’s Towering Legacy in Africa

By Sena Voncujovi
Abe was a trailblazer in strengthening Japan-Africa relations during his tenure from 2012 to 2020. Can Kishida carry on his legacy?

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