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The Assassination of Shinzo Abe: The Reckoning

It Could Happen Here

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Involvement of Japanese Assembly Members with the Unification Church

This chapter examines the ties between Japanese assembly members and the unification church, with over 80% of prefectural assembly members who have had dealings with the church belonging to the ruling LDP. It discusses the government's consideration of seeking a court order to disband the church, despite the connections between the new cabinet lawmakers and the church. The chapter also reveals the significant contact between the church and prefectural councils, raising concerns about dismantling the organization.

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