Media Generating Sympathy for Terrorists
... As the content of the perpetrator’s tweets and other details began to be reported, Mr. Hosono argued, “The media has begun a race to report on the man who attacked Prime Minister Kishida and…
Japan: Special Appeal Filed to Supreme Court
... Given the non-public nature of the questioning process and the request for a dissolution order, it is imperative to fully disclose all information and rigorously investigate whether these actions were carried out under proper…
Broadcast Standards in Japan Grossly Violated
... The standards define “responsible reporting” as follows: “When conducting interviews and editing, care must be taken to avoid bias that could mislead viewers.” But ...
Media and Government Allowed Terror to Succeed
... “In terrorism studies, it is generally understood that the very act of trying to understand the background of a terrorist’s crime helps to achieve the terrorist’s objectives.“ In other words, the key to preventing…
Key Questions Ignored by Media Chasing Ratings
... Immediately after the incident , it was reported that the suspect, Tetsuya Yamagami (山上徹也), had told the police that his motive was “a grudge against the religious organization”. The media repeatedly criticized it, assuming…
More and More Believers Raising Their Voices
... he was worried that if he stood on the street, he would be criticized, his private life might be negatively affected, and he might even be harmed. But once he started, more and more…
Discrimination: Denied Contracts Due to Religion
... This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Family Federation‘s registration as a religious corporation. At an international symposium held in France in June, international lawyer Tatsuki Nakayama (中山達樹) emphasized that “during this period,…
Evidence Destruction: Kishida “Blatantly Involved”
... Ms. Diop’s NGO established JAMOO2, and although it was a private organization on paper, she was also the vice president of the local WFWP, hence the logo’s presence. The Ministry’s solution was to erase…
Suicides Due to Biased Reporting by Media
... Okawa has distanced herself somewhat from the local church due to interpersonal issues, but she remains outraged by the government’s request for a dissolution order, calling it “unjust”. She fears that if the dissolution…
Media Causes Family Rifts and Domestic Violence
... due to intense negative media coverage, the attitudes of his relatives, including his father, drastically changed. Last year, when Niikura and his wife attended the third anniversary of his mother’s passing, his father told…