The government concluded that the Unification Church no longer qualifies as a legally certified religious organization that contributes to the public interest, citing its dubious activities that caused huge and widespread damages to its followers.
While the Imperial Diet was considering the draft of the Constitution in 1946, some members argued that the Diet should always be in session to fulfill its duties.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is banking on female politicians to extend his reign as Japan’s leader, sources said, but it remains unclear whether this strategy can improve the dismal ratings of his government.