The Latest Breaking News from Shinzo Abe

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 has asked a court to remove the legal standing and tax breaks of the Unification Church, which was tied to the shocking assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last year.

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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Jaishankar was speaking at the launch of the book, The Important of Shinzo Abe, which documents the former Japanese Prime Minister’s engagement with India, and in particular his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.