Cult figure: Masato Inose has left the Aum sect - but he's still looking for salvation

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Former Aum Supreme Truth sect member Masato Inose is struggling to rebuild his life after seeing its central core, his faith in guru Shoko Asahara, shattered. Now 27, the former secretary to Asahara remains committed to Buddhist ideals and still believes Japanese society is morally weak and too devoted to money, with little room for men who avoid corporate drudgery. He sought during Asahara's trial to confront his past as a way of settling it and moving on, something few other followers of the cult have done.

Officials and employees, Behavior, Aum Shinrikyo, Ex-cultists, Inose, Masato

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The sun also sets

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Japan's J League transformed Japanese football into a billion-dollar industry, and led to the revamping of other football leagues in China, Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore. The J League made more than twice the forecasted revenue in its first year, but the popularity of football is being threatened by baseball and basketball. Stadium attendances have fallen and advertisers are losing interest, but those in the soccer business believe that the league has staying power.

Sports Teams and Clubs, Sports clubs, managers, & promoters, Professional Football, Asia, Football (Professional)

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