National / Politics Aug 14, 2022
Over 100 Japan lawmakers had links with Unification Church: survey
In the survey with a response rate of over 80%, 106 had links with the church.
National / Politics Aug 13, 2022
At least 20 deputies of Japan Cabinet ministers found to have ties to Unification Church
The revelations add to evidence of what could be a deeply ingrained network of contact between ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers and the Unification Church.
Editorials Aug 12, 2022
The new lineup is remarkably consistent with that of its predecessor, a government forged under the influence of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
National / Politics | ANALYSIS Aug 11, 2022
Unification Church ties likely to weigh on Cabinet despite Kishida's bid for stability
by Eric Johnston
The changes to the Cabinet lineup may do little for the Kishida administration’s falling popularity ratings and could impact its efforts to deal with primary policy issues.
Commentary / Japan Aug 11, 2022
What's behind the key appointments in Kishida’s new ‘unity Cabinet’
by Michael MacArthur Bosack
Selections have significant implications for what observers should expect from the government over the next year.
National Aug 10, 2022
Kishida shuffles key Cabinet and LDP posts amid sagging approval ratings
by Will Fee and Jesse Johnson
The reshuffle took place a month earlier than expected and comes amid myriad challenges for the prime minister at home and abroad.
National / Politics Aug 10, 2022
Opposition camp slams reshuffle of Cabinet and LDP executives
A Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan executive accused Kishida of trying to divert the public's attention from questionable ties between some LDP lawmakers and the Unification Church.
National Aug 8, 2022
Kishida Cabinet’s approval rating falls as headwinds mount
by Will Fee
Rising COVID-19 cases have started to weigh on the prime minister's popularity, while links between the LDP and the Unification Church are also having an impact.
National Aug 2, 2022
In Japan, ties between politics and religion run deep
by Will Fee
The assassination of Shinzo Abe has shed light on politicians' ties to the Unification Church, but less controversial organizations also play a political role.
National / Politics Aug 2, 2022
Japan defense minister says he will review his Unification Church ties
Kishi had revealed he had received help in past elections from members of the church, but he denied receiving organizational support.
National / Politics Aug 1, 2022
LDP says parliamentary speech for Abe postponed amid criticism
Following criticism, the ruling party has dropped its plan to hold the speech this week.