Ex-Aum Shinrikyo leader's son seeks damages from government https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/05/japan/crime-legal/ex-aum-leader-son-damages/

The second son of Matsumoto Chizuo, former leader of the now-defunct Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult, filed a lawsuit against the government to seek damages for an attempted inspection of his home.

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Ex-Aum leader's son seeks damages from government

This is the first time that details of his remarks and behavior related to the agency's inspection attempt have come to light.

The Japan Times