Directly in the middle of his hobby, soccer! Eight Suzuki Says Order to Dissolve the Unification Church Issue Is Not the End

Interviewed while playing soccer as a hobby

The keeper punched away a beautifully arced free kick!　Journalist Aito Suzuki, who enjoyed playing soccer as a hobby with his friends for about two hours, reflected on the turbulent year.

After the shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in July and the Unification Church’s problems came to light, it was as if my life had completely changed,” he said.

Since 2009, Mr. Eit has been steadily pursuing the former Unification Church, and the amount of information he has accumulated is vast and meticulous. After the incident, he was literally dragged to television in order to obtain comments on the story.

He says, “Before that, it was common for me to submit stories and have them all rejected, but I began to receive requests for appearances and interviews by the minute. I asked my wife to warn me if I was getting ahead of myself (laughs).

Due to the cozy relationship between the cult and politicians that Mr. Ait uncovered, the administration’s approval rating plummeted. The pursuit of the former Unification Church, including the Victims Relief Act and the right to ask questions, proceeded rapidly.’ Although a dissolution order may be issued by the end of 2011, he says that is not the end of the Unification Church issue.

Even if the dissolution order is issued, the Unification Church will remain in some form. Even if the dissolution order is issued, the Unification Church will remain in one form or another, and it will be reluctant to use its followers to manipulate politicians. There are many members of local assemblies who have provided benefits to the church, even if they have not been publicized. We will continue to raise our voices so that the pursuit of this issue will not end with the establishment of restrictions.

Whether on the pitch or in the press, Mr. Eight will continue to run.

From the January 6 and 13, 2023 issues of FRIDAY