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According to an Asahi Shimbun report, meetings between Abe, then-Policy Research Council Chairman Fumio Hagiuda, former Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi, and the Unification Church's leadership occurred in the LDP's President’s Room in late June 2013. In response to inquiries about these claims, Kishida affirmed that his prior statements on the issue remain unchanged, asserting that no new information warrants further discussion at this time.
Previously, at her candidacy press conference on September 9, Takaichi had been non-specific about her intentions regarding Yasukuni Shrine. At that time, she had only indicated a general desire to honor those who died for national policy. Today’s statement represents a clear and unambiguous commitment to visiting the controversial shrine, a site known for its historical and political sensitivities.
A financial scandal has resulted in the arrest of former vice-education minister Yoshitaka Ikeda, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan.
Previously, Japan's arms export rules only permitted the shipment of components of licensed equipment to the country holding the manufacturing license. However, the recent policy revision allows Japan to send fully assembled goods, reflecting a more proactive approach to contributing to global security efforts.