 Rie Ogasawara is a national defense journalist. After graduating from Kansai Gaidai University, she worked as a freelance writer focusing on the Self-Defense Forces and security issues, and is the author of "Self-Defense Forces Personnel Buy Toilet Paper at Bases with Their Own Money" (Fusosha Shinsho), published in 2007. He was awarded the Seishi Sanshuji Award in the 15th "True Modern History" Essay Contest sponsored by the APA Foundation for the Rebuilding of Japan. Columnist for Sankei Shimbun's "Shimbun ni Kakaku! columnist for Sankei Shimbun's "Shimbun ni Kakuro!

 Rie Ogasawara

 <Donate your used toilet paper> A sign inside the firing range of a garrison in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, asks why the defense budget for fiscal 2012 has exceeded 7 trillion yen, the largest ever, but why is it not being spent on the living expenses of Self-Defense Force personnel?

Despite Increased Defense Budget, Self-Defense Forces Face Shortage of Basic Supplies

 Wakako Takou

 Ayumi Kagami

 Based on the will of a second-generation religious leader, the director and friend of the leader, who himself was brainwashed by a new religion, has come out with a controversial film that confronts the issue of "religious abuse. The film is called "Yurushi. Why?　We asked him about the reason for the film and his thoughts on the film.

The director, who was himself brainwashed, has a strong desire to confront the &#8220;religious abuse&#8221;.

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 The allegation of money behind the par ticket is directed at lawmakers who belonged to the Seiwa Seisaku Kenkyukai, the largest faction of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The reality is that the money was close to donations to senior lawmakers, and many lawmakers were struggling to meet their quotas. A reporter from this magazine uncovers the details.

The &#8220;per-ticket quota&#8221; imposed on LDP Abe faction lawmakers, &#8220;just like the Yamaguchigumi&#8221;&#8230; Shocking inside information leaked by a former cabinet member.

 Sayuri Saito

 Stop Abe!" "Oppose tax hikes! On July 15, 2007, a man and woman yelled at then Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a street speech in front of Sapporo Station. The two were forcibly removed from the scene by the Hokkaido Police immediately after they raised their voices.

Eliminating Yajji: &#8220;Events like those in socialist countries are happening locally&#8230;&#8221; Local TV station wants to appeal.

 Born in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Mr. Sasaki became a reporter for FRIDAY at the age of 31, reporting numerous scoops during his time with FRIDAY and later working mainly for weekly magazines. Recently, he also appears on TV and radio as a commentator.

 Hiroyuki Sasaki

 On July 8, journalist Akiko Iwata appeared on a news wide show. When asked about the relationship between Shinzo Abe and the former Unification Church, she said, "I didn't know about it," which caused a firestorm. Nevertheless, she said, "I will continue to use the wide show. What is the reason for this?

Akiko Iwata, who said that she learned of the shooting the day before the incident, is still &#8220;safe post-Rurei Miura.

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 On July 8, a Buddhist memorial service and a private meeting were held in Tokyo to mark the first anniversary of the death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<br />
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The morning memorial service was attended by Mrs. Akie Abe (61), her nephew Nobutaka Kishi (32), and other relatives, as well as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (65) and other senior LDP officials.

The heirship battle has turned into a quagmire! Secret talks between Abe faction leaders after the first anniversary of his death at a fancy restaurant in Azabu, Tokyo.

 Kyodo News Agency (1st photo) Takeo Yuzuru (3rd photo)

 The government is steadily investigating the former Unification Church of World Peace and Unification in preparation for its request for a dissolution order. In March of this year, the government exercised its right to question the denomination for the fifth time. Furthermore, in April, the National Lawyers' Committee for the Unification Church's Damage Countermeasures filed a report on approximately $301 million in

Outrage at &#8220;Reiwa&#8217;s Witch Hunt&#8221;..! The &#8220;Progress Report&#8221; on the Reform of the Church by the former head minister of the Unification Church, Mr. Teshigahara, is a shocking report.

 Shutaro Iwashiro

 Kyodo News

 Shoutarou, the eldest son of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and a "political secretary" to the prime minister, has been making headlines for his "sightseeing tours" around the country. In Paris and London, where he accompanied the prime minister, he "went sightseeing in his official car," "had dinner at a bistro," and "begged for commemorative photos with dignitaries.

The Real Reputation of Secretary Shoutarou and Prime Minister Kishida

 Following the Supreme Court ruling on March 25, the supplementary elections for the currently vacant electoral districts have been decided. Following the death of former Prime Minister Abe, three supplementary elections will be held in Yamaguchi 4, Chiba 5, and Wakayama 1 wards of the House of Representatives on April 11 and April 23, respectively. The election will be held in Yamaguchi's 4th district.

I will succeed Shinzo Abe! That politician is eager to run for the Yamaguchi 4th district by-election

 Fukuoka Kozo

 Interview with Dr. Hideki Wada, psychiatrist

 <16> On July 16, Reiwa Shinsei Gumi representative Taro Yamamoto announced the resignation of Dr. Suidobashi, a member of the upper house of the Diet belonging to the same party. Dr. Suidobashi will be elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in July 2022, and he has changed his trademark blond hair to black, saying he is eager to "devote himself to politics.

Dr. Suidobashi resigns from Congress&#8230;What to do and what not to do with &#8220;depression&#8221; symptoms in middle-aged men

 Takeo Unity (1st), Kyodo News (3rd, 6th), and screenshots of the "Net Conference" taken by a believer (4th, 5th).

 All-out coverage: Victims Relief Law enacted, right to ask questions exercised twice, Taro Kono, minister in charge of consumer affairs, says that the cult falls under the category of a cult.

 Order to dissolve in 2023! A direct interview with Chairman Tanaka! What is the reason why believers have begun to distrust.... Donations! Solicitation! The church is working under the direction of South Korea. Will the church break ties with South Korea and reform itself, or will it continue on its path to dissolution?

The Former Unification Church Finally Got the &#8220;Ordered to Dissolve&#8221; as They were Linked to the Death of Former Prime Minister Shinso Abe

 Representative Photo/Reuters/Afro

 Interview with Masao Adachi, director of the controversial film "REVOLUTION +1

 On July 8, 2022, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was arrested for the murder of a Japanese man. On July 8, 2022, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot on a street in Nara Prefecture while giving a speech in support of his election. The first reports were that he was not dead or alive, but I thought, "Oh my God, this is a big incident.

Director of Film Modeled on Suspect Tetsuya Yamagami Reveals Why He Wanted to Make This Film

 On November 22nd, known as "Good Marriage Day," Chichibuga Beach overlooking the Seto Inland Sea in western Kagawa Prefecture was bustling with couples even though it was a weekday. Fifteen couples, including a couple letting their children play and a group of student-like friends, were in the area.

Former Abe Cabinet members had an overnight affair on the &#8220;Good Marriage Day&#8221;.

 Isao Mori  

 Getty Images (1st photo) Takashi Hotta (2nd photo)

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 He is the former Honorary Chairman of Tokai Railway Company, who has been supporting Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister who established the longest government in the history of constitutional government. Without this man, Abe's stable government would not have been possible.

Yoshiyuki Kasai: How the Man Who Reformed Japan National Railways Became a &#8220;National Merchant

 Takeshi Kinugawa (2nd)

 How long will Prime Minister Kishida continue to brushed aside opposition demands for his resignation? Behind the denial of his ouster...

 Mizuta Sugita (Mio), Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications, is facing a defamation judgment from the Tokyo High Court in connection with her defamatory tweet against a journalist who claimed to be a victim of sexual violence. She has also been accused of saying that "women lie" and of discriminating against sexual minorities.

Why Mizuna Sugita, a politician &#8220;fostered&#8221; by Shinzo Abe, repeatedly makes discriminatory remarks

 Dr. Suidobashi, a member of the Diet, has suspended his activities as a member of the Diet because he is 'depressed. This is very significant. Not a resignation, but a suspension. Depression is a disease, so it is natural to see a doctor and receive treatment when you feel symptoms. So

What Middle-Aged Men Can Do to Avoid Becoming &#8220;Depressed&#8221; in the &#8220;Corona VIII Wave&#8221;

 Jiji Press (1st photo) Afro (2nd photo)

 Former Unification Church President Tomihiro Tanaka (66) visited a church in the suburbs of Tokyo and delivered a "Sunday service" in which he spoke about his feelings, but did not express any remorse for the large amount of money he had donated to the church.

 One day in October, Mr. Tanaka, president of the former Unification Church of Japan, delivered a sermon at a church in the suburbs of Tokyo. The content of the sermon was shocking, including a description of the Yamagami suspect's family and a call for further donations. The church has been calling for reform, but what are they planning?

The Startling Sermon Given by President Tanaka on the 100th Day After the Incident at the Former Unification Church

 Kei Kato

 Tetsuya Yamagami, the suspect who shot and killed former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in July of this year. The suspect's motive for the crime was that his mother donated a large sum of money to the Unification Church, leading to the breakup of the family...


The trump card of the old Unification Church in the midst of the &#8220;dismantling crisis&#8221; is &#8220;Mother of Mt.

 Screenshots of the "Net Conference" taken by believers (1st, 2nd, 5th) Kyodo (3rd) Takehiko Kohiyama (4th) Masahiro Kawayanagi (6th) JMPA (7th, 8th)

 The second scoop of the solo run, Hideyuki Teshigawara, head of the Church Reform Headquarters, has been questioned by believers at a press conference! He criticizes lawyers and journalists who are pursuing the church by name, directly donates to South Korea, responds to the labeling of the church as an antisocial organization, and even mentions the crisis of the church's survival!

 President Tanaka's "comments on psychic commercial products" were exposed at an online meeting of the former Unification Church. In fact, a senior official of the Union for Peace in the Universe (UPF), which had been referred to as a "separate organization," was also present at the meeting. His remarks were also astonishing...

All the bombshells that came out of the &#8220;Internet Conference&#8221; for believers of the former Unification Church

 Abe's state funeral marks a watershed. The end of the Kishida administration is in sight.

 It will soon be one week since the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, which divided the public opinion. The uproar is already becoming "over. However, former Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide's popularity continues to rise. His eulogy, which he read as a representative of his friends, was widely

Popularity Soars with &#8220;Emotional Eulogy&#8221;! Former Prime Minister Kan&#8217;s &#8220;reappointment&#8221; is a possibility.

 Representative photo/Reuters/Afro

 On September 27, the state funeral of former Prime Minister Abe was held at the Nippon Budokan. The event was truly an event that divided national opinion, with demonstrations held by both supporters and opponents of the...

Toru Tamagawa develops his &#8220;pet theory&#8221;&#8230; &#8220;Pros vs. Cons&#8221; of state funerals: too deep resentment.

 Photo by Representative/Reuters/Afro

 The state funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took place amidst controversy. The funeral was attended by 4,183 people, including delegations from more than 210 countries, regions, and international organizations, but behind the scenes...

Abe&#8217;s State Funeral: &#8220;Did Foreign Minister Hayashi Yawn?&#8221; Behind the Scenes&#8230;

 AP/Afro

 Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is now flying low in terms of Cabinet support, and has been pushed to the precipice. One of the reasons for this drop in support is the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe, which is said to be opposed by more than a majority of the public...

Prime Minister Kishida is tense. State funeral of Queen Elizabeth and former Prime Minister Abe compared.

 Screenshots of the "Net Conference" taken by believers （1-6)

 Exclusive Scoop! The present state of the church revealed at the "Internet Conference for Believers

 On August 19, the former headquarters of the Unification Church of Japan held an internal Internet conference, and the executives were astonished by what President Tanaka said at the conference. Despite his previous statements at previous conferences that he did not engage in "psychic sales" - ?

Former Unification Church President Tanaka Makes Startling Statement: &#8220;My Parents&#8217; Home is Full of Psychic Merchandise

 Interview with Seiichiro Murakami, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party, who declared his opposition to national funerals. He stated his opposition to a national funeral, and said, "If things continue as they are, the public will drift further and further away.

 The "national funeral" of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is receiving more and more opposition from the public. At last, a current member of the Liberal Democratic Party voiced his opposition to the national funeral. Seiichiro Murakami, former minister of administrative reform and head of the LDP's Shikoku bloc, told FRIDAY Digital

Original] &#8220;Straightforward Thoughts&#8221; of Seiichiro Murakami, a Liberal Democratic Party Member, Who Announced His Absence from the National Funeral

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Despite Increased Defense Budget, Self-Defense Forces Face Shortage of Basic Supplies

The director, who was himself brainwashed, has a strong desire to confront the “religious abuse”.

The “per-ticket quota” imposed on LDP Abe faction lawmakers, “just like the Yamaguchigumi”… Shocking inside information leaked by a former cabinet member.

Eliminating Yajji: “Events like those in socialist countries are happening locally…” Local TV station wants to appeal.

Akiko Iwata, who said that she learned of the shooting the day before the incident, is still “safe post-Rurei Miura.

The heirship battle has turned into a quagmire! Secret talks between Abe faction leaders after the first anniversary of his death at a fancy restaurant in Azabu, Tokyo.

Outrage at “Reiwa’s Witch Hunt”..! The “Progress Report” on the Reform of the Church by the former head minister of the Unification Church, Mr. Teshigahara, is a shocking report.

The Real Reputation of Secretary Shoutarou and Prime Minister Kishida

I will succeed Shinzo Abe! That politician is eager to run for the Yamaguchi 4th district by-election

Dr. Suidobashi resigns from Congress…What to do and what not to do with “depression” symptoms in middle-aged men

The Former Unification Church Finally Got the “Ordered to Dissolve” as They were Linked to the Death of Former Prime Minister Shinso Abe

Director of Film Modeled on Suspect Tetsuya Yamagami Reveals Why He Wanted to Make This Film

Former Abe Cabinet members had an overnight affair on the “Good Marriage Day”.

Yoshiyuki Kasai: How the Man Who Reformed Japan National Railways Became a “National Merchant

Why Mizuna Sugita, a politician “fostered” by Shinzo Abe, repeatedly makes discriminatory remarks

What Middle-Aged Men Can Do to Avoid Becoming “Depressed” in the “Corona VIII Wave”

The Startling Sermon Given by President Tanaka on the 100th Day After the Incident at the Former Unification Church

The trump card of the old Unification Church in the midst of the “dismantling crisis” is “Mother of Mt.

All the bombshells that came out of the “Internet Conference” for believers of the former Unification Church

Popularity Soars with “Emotional Eulogy”! Former Prime Minister Kan’s “reappointment” is a possibility.

Toru Tamagawa develops his “pet theory”… “Pros vs. Cons” of state funerals: too deep resentment.

Abe’s State Funeral: “Did Foreign Minister Hayashi Yawn?” Behind the Scenes…

Prime Minister Kishida is tense. State funeral of Queen Elizabeth and former Prime Minister Abe compared.

Former Unification Church President Tanaka Makes Startling Statement: “My Parents’ Home is Full of Psychic Merchandise

Original] “Straightforward Thoughts” of Seiichiro Murakami, a Liberal Democratic Party Member, Who Announced His Absence from the National Funeral