Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama responded to reports that organizations affiliated with the former Unification Church were sending church-related magazines free of charge every month to local offices, saying, ``This was sent unilaterally and must be disposed of immediately.'' He reiterated that he had already severed his ties with the cult.
On the 20th, it was reported in the Asahi Shimbun that Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama was receiving church-related magazines from organizations affiliated with the former Unification Church sent to local offices free of charge every month.
Regarding this, Minister Moriyama said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting, ``This was not something we requested, but was sent unilaterally by the other party without prior notice.There are a large amount of magazines and mail sent in this way. , so I don't read each one myself.I heard that this magazine is being disposed of immediately.''
When asked by reporters, ``Why didn't you refuse?'' he answered, ``We have already severed our relationship with the former Unification Church. I am the party filing the request for a dissolution order, and I am wondering if it would be a good idea for me to take action.In the future, I will take action to avoid any suspicions in my relationship with the former Unification Church and related organizations. I want to think about it.''
Minister Moriyama also commented on the series of allegations regarding his relationship with the religious group, saying, ``I feel that these reports were published and used as the perfect material to criticize the ruling party.'' said.