The influence of non-political organizations on the activities of formalized political institutions in contemporary Japan
The purpose of the research is to examine the mechanisms of influence of the South Korean Christian nationalist organization “Unification Church”2 in Japan. Particular attention is paid to its influence on the socio-political aspects of internal Japanese processes. It is argued that, through the hie...
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| author | Alexandra S. Roslyakova Olga A. Ledovskaya |
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| description | The purpose of the research is to examine the mechanisms of influence of the South Korean Christian nationalist organization “Unification Church”2 in Japan. Particular attention is paid to its influence on the socio-political aspects of internal Japanese processes. It is argued that, through the hierarchical discipline inherent in religious structures, organized voting blocs can be created during election campaigns that are capable of influencing their outcome. It is concluded that, despite the discontent of the Japanese population, it is not possible to disband the Japanese branch of the organization. Firstly, the connections of this religious structure with Japanese political figures have been revealed more than once, so it can be concluded that there are systematic contacts. Secondly, since the organization became a topic of public debate after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, committed by a victim of its activities, in the event of a positive decision to disband the Japanese branch, radical groups and individuals will, in essence, be given a signal that they can convey their demands to the government by force. This could negatively affect public order in the country. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8150ff35ec914daeb10bfc4efd8ea79e2025-08-20T03:50:54ZengPeoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)RUDN Journal of Public Administration2312-83132411-12282025-07-01121718910.22363/2312-8313-2025-12-1-71-8921219The influence of non-political organizations on the activities of formalized political institutions in contemporary JapanAlexandra S. Roslyakova0https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6189-2132Olga A. Ledovskaya1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4161-3132Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of SciencesInstitute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of SciencesThe purpose of the research is to examine the mechanisms of influence of the South Korean Christian nationalist organization “Unification Church”2 in Japan. Particular attention is paid to its influence on the socio-political aspects of internal Japanese processes. It is argued that, through the hierarchical discipline inherent in religious structures, organized voting blocs can be created during election campaigns that are capable of influencing their outcome. It is concluded that, despite the discontent of the Japanese population, it is not possible to disband the Japanese branch of the organization. Firstly, the connections of this religious structure with Japanese political figures have been revealed more than once, so it can be concluded that there are systematic contacts. Secondly, since the organization became a topic of public debate after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, committed by a victim of its activities, in the event of a positive decision to disband the Japanese branch, radical groups and individuals will, in essence, be given a signal that they can convey their demands to the government by force. This could negatively affect public order in the country.https://journals.rudn.ru/public-administration/article/viewFile/45059/25026south korearepublic of koreanew religious movementsunification churchliberal democratic party of japanldpshinzo abe |
| spellingShingle | Alexandra S. Roslyakova Olga A. Ledovskaya The influence of non-political organizations on the activities of formalized political institutions in contemporary Japan RUDN Journal of Public Administration south korea republic of korea new religious movements unification church liberal democratic party of japan ldp shinzo abe |
| title | The influence of non-political organizations on the activities of formalized political institutions in contemporary Japan |
| title_full | The influence of non-political organizations on the activities of formalized political institutions in contemporary Japan |
| title_fullStr | The influence of non-political organizations on the activities of formalized political institutions in contemporary Japan |
| title_full_unstemmed | The influence of non-political organizations on the activities of formalized political institutions in contemporary Japan |
| title_short | The influence of non-political organizations on the activities of formalized political institutions in contemporary Japan |
| title_sort | influence of non political organizations on the activities of formalized political institutions in contemporary japan |
| topic | south korea republic of korea new religious movements unification church liberal democratic party of japan ldp shinzo abe |
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