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Japan's Lower House chief denies electoral support from religious group

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Lower House chief Hiroyuki Hosoda has denied receiving support from the controversial Unification Church in past elections. But he revealed additional meetings with the group, said a lawmaker who had received explanations from him on Friday. Hosoda had admitted to taking part in four gatherings between 2018 and 2019 hosted by the religious organization.

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The Japan Times

Japan's Lower House chief denies electoral support from religious group

Hiroyuki Hosoda has admitted to having additional meetings with the Unification Church and affiliated groups.

2 years ago·Japan

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Japan Today

Lower house speaker denies electoral support by religious group

Japan's lower house chief Hiroyuki Hosoda has denied receiving support from the controversial Unification Church in past elections but revealed additional meetings with the group, a lawmaker said Friday, deepening skepticism about how close he has been to it. In a statement released in late September, Hosoda had admitted to…

2 years ago·Sakado, Japan

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Kyodo News+

Japan's lower house chief denies electoral support by religious group

2 years ago·Japan

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Mainichi Shimbun

Japan's lower house chief denies electoral support by religious group - The Mainichi

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's lower house chief Hiroyuki Hosoda has denied receiving support from the controversial Unification Church in past elections bu

2 years ago·Chiyoda, Japan

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