After the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, prosecutors have brought charges against the alleged perpetrator.
He is accused of murder and violating the gun control law, a court spokesman in western Japan's Nara told the AFP news agency on Friday.
If convicted, the suspect faces the death penalty.
According to local media reports, the suspect has admitted to killing Abe.
The 42-year-old man had to undergo a psychiatric evaluation for months.
This was completed earlier this week with the transfer to a police station in Nara.
An expert opinion came to the conclusion that the suspect is capable of standing trial.
Abe was gunned down on July 8 while campaigning in Nara.
A few hours later, the 67-year-old politician was pronounced dead in the hospital.
His alleged killer reportedly targeted Abe for linking the conservative politician to a church, which he blamed for his family's financial difficulties.
Abe was Japan's most prominent politician.
He maintained a respected position in public life even after retiring in 2020.
At the same time, he polarized because he drew accusations of nepotism and represented nationalistic views.