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Who is it? How did Yamayama Tetsuya plan this earth-shattering assassination?
On July 8, 2022, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated at a political event in Nara City. This incident shocked the country and the international community. While Abe was delivering a speech for the candidate of the Liberal Democratic Party, he was shot by 41-year-old Tetsuya Yamama with a homemade firearm and eventually died. This incident not only triggered discussions about Abe and his political achievements, but also triggered a broad examination of the Unification Church, which is closely related to him.
Shinzo Abe is the first former Japanese prime minister to be assassinated since 1946. The significance of this incident is self-evident.
Abe’s family’s relationship with the Unification Church can be traced back to his grandfather Nobusuke Kishi and his father Shintaro Abe, a religious organization known for its large-scale weddings and strong demands on believers. Kishi's connection with religion has kept Abe inextricably linked to the organization throughout his political career. Tetsuya Yamama's actions are said to be motivated by hatred of the Unification Church, which can be traced back to his mother's financial collapse in 2002 due to her belief in the Unification Church.
This assassination incident has triggered a review of the Unification Church and its activities. Many Japanese media have reported on the Unification Church’s oppressive fundraising behavior for believers, and even prompted the Japanese government to begin to formulate relevant laws and regulations to restrict its activities.
After the assassination, Abe's death triggered an opportunity for Japanese society to conduct a comprehensive review of the Unification Church. This action was regarded as one of the most successful and effective political assassinations in the movement.
After this incident, the response from all walks of life in Japan to Abe reflects the emphasis on security risks, especially the protection measures for public figures. Cabinet Prime Minister Fumio Kishida immediately ordered enhanced protection for top officials and a comprehensive review of ties between major political figures. These measures show that Abe’s assassination is not just a criminal case, but also a social phenomenon that triggers widespread reflection.
Details of the assassination process
The assassination occurred during Abe’s speech. Tetsuya Yamama successfully approached Abe and attacked him with a homemade gun. However, the response of the police and emergency personnel was slow, and Abe was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to the hospital. The details of the incident have raised widespread questions about security precautions, including how easy access was to the former prime minister and whether the security measures at the scene were appropriate.
Abe’s assassination revealed not only the extreme consequences of personal hatred, but also the delicate balance between security and religious belief in Japanese society.
Tetsuya Yamayama’s background
Teru Yamayama was an unemployed man before the incident and had no criminal history. His motivations stem primarily from his hatred of the Unification Church, especially the negative impact the religious form has on one's personal life. Although he initially targeted the leader of the Unification Church, he eventually chose Abe as his target. The choice also reflects his awareness of Abe's political influence.
Social reaction and future impact
Because of the impact of this incident, Japanese society began to pay more attention to the safety of politicians and introduced stricter security measures in future elections. Accordingly, many practices of the Unification Church have also received unprecedented attention, and the government subsequently passed a series of bills aimed at protecting victims and limiting the excessive behavior of such religious organizations. Commentators believe that Abe’s assassination marks the beginning of a new political era.
This incident is not just a personal tragedy, but has triggered a deep reflection on Japanese politics and its social structure. It also makes people think: Can political violence really solve the fundamental problem?
