The Latest Breaking News from Shinzo Abe

The Unification Church’s Japanese branch has announced plans to set aside a fund up to 10 billion yen ($67 million) to cover possible compensation for people seeking damages they say were caused by the group’s manipulative fundraising tactics

The Japanese branch of the Unification Church has criticized the Japanese government’s request for a court order to dissolve the group, saying it's a serious threat to religious freedom and human rights of its followers

Japan’s government is convening a religious affairs council to decide whether to seek a court order to revoke legal status of the Unification Church

Momo Nomura, a graphic artist and entrepreneur, visits a shrine near her business meetings or trips almost weekly

Kishida’s public support is flagging amid concerns about sluggish wage growth and the rising cost of living.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is shuffling his Cabinet and party posts, in an apparent move to strengthen his position before a leadership vote next year

Japanese media reports say a man has been indicted on attempted murder and other charges over an explosives attack targeting Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in April

Japanese media report the courts may be asked to disband the Unification church amid criticism of ruling party’s ties to organisation

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