Japan Kishida's support hits low on his party's ties to controversial church:

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Support for Kishida down further to 35% amid Unification Church row - The Mainichi

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OpinionEditorial: Japan PM faction dissolution just stopgap amid LDP funds scandal - The Mainichi

Key FactsEditorial calls Kishida’s faction dissolution a stopgap

Jan 20, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Over three years, Kouchikai failed to report about 30 million yen in income from political fundraising-event tickets.

The Abe and Nikai factions also decided to disband after lawmakers and accountants faced criminal charges.

Taro Aso and Toshimitsu Motegi remain reluctant to dissolve their factions, citing their role in supporting junior legislators.

The editorial urges Kishida and the LDP to clarify how the money was pooled and spent, then eliminate faction politics.

I'm in no position to comment on the way other factions should be.
— Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said this to reporters at his office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2024.

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Key FactsAfter the Kishida investigation, the Unification Church's special status may be revoked.

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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Monday that he has directed the education ministry to conduct an investigation into the Unification Church's dubious "spiritual sales" techniques, which might lead to the group losing its "religious corporation" status.

It is the first time the government would use the Religious Corporation Law to examine a religious organisation suspected of misconduct.

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Japan's ruling party and coalition partner won a landslide victory in legislative elections on Sunday, possibly fueled by sympathy votes in the aftermath of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's assassination.

Saturday's final day of campaigning, a day after Abe was gunned down while making a speech, was held under heightened security as party leaders swore to protect democracy and reject violence.

With a predicted substantial increase, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will be able to rule without interruption until the 2025 election.

"It was extremely meaningful that we carried out the election," Kishida stated.

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