Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama: “I may have signed the nomination confirmation form. It was thoughtless”.

Prime Minister Kishida: ‘Regardless of our past relationship, we currently have no relationship with the organization.'' ‘I have appointed him as a prerequisite,'' and once again refused to replace him. 'I have heard that he has met with officials from the former Unification Church,' Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said.