⚖️ A Japanese court sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison this week for assassinating former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in July 2022—a crime that shocked the world and reshaped Japan's political scene. Yamagami, who targeted Abe during a campaign speech in Nara with a homemade gun, said he held a grudge against the Unification Church, which he claimed drained his family’s finances. The case exposed controversial ties between the church and Abe’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
🔥 Though Abe had stepped down as PM before his death, his influence lingered in the LDP. Fast-forward to 2026: his protégée Sanae Takaichi now leads Japan, but the party’s popularity has dipped amid ongoing scrutiny. Analysts say the assassination remains a "defining moment" for Japan’s youth, who are increasingly questioning traditional power structures. 🌸
