Episode
126: Shoko Asahara: Japan’s Deadliest Cult Aum Shinrikyo & The 1995 Tokyo Gas Attacks
1:05:49
Published: Fri Nov 18 2022
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Host Josh covers the rise of the Aum Shinrikyo cult, led by the blind and charismatic Shoko Asahara, who eventually became one of the worst domestic terrorists in Japan, culminating in the 1995 Tokyo Sarin gas attacks.
00:00 - 03:04 (03:04)
Summary
Host Josh covers the rise of the Aum Shinrikyo cult, led by the blind and charismatic Shoko Asahara, who eventually became one of the worst domestic terrorists in Japan, culminating in the 1995 Tokyo Sarin gas attacks.
Episode126: Shoko Asahara: Japan’s Deadliest Cult Aum Shinrikyo & The 1995 Tokyo Gas Attacks
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Amidst a wave of consumerism in the 1980s, a religious awakening swept across Japan leading to the formation of numerous new religions, catering to people eager to embrace spiritual practices.
03:04 - 08:59 (05:55)
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Amidst a wave of consumerism in the 1980s, a religious awakening swept across Japan leading to the formation of numerous new religions, catering to people eager to embrace spiritual practices. One of the leaders, Shoko Asahara, initially drew inspiration from Chinese astrology and Taoism before delving into yoga, meditation and other secret traditions.
Episode126: Shoko Asahara: Japan’s Deadliest Cult Aum Shinrikyo & The 1995 Tokyo Gas Attacks
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Aum Shinrikyo was a Japanese doomsday cult led by Shoko Asahara that gained prominence in the 1990s, attracting wealthy and educated members.
08:59 - 14:45 (05:46)
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Aum Shinrikyo was a Japanese doomsday cult led by Shoko Asahara that gained prominence in the 1990s, attracting wealthy and educated members. Asahara predicted a nuclear apocalypse by 1997, but was ultimately responsible for a deadly sarin gas attack in 1995.
Episode126: Shoko Asahara: Japan’s Deadliest Cult Aum Shinrikyo & The 1995 Tokyo Gas Attacks
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A lawyer attempts to publicly embarrass the leader of a South Korean religious organization by requesting a sample of his blood, but the station refuses to air his interview while the cult abducts its critics.
14:45 - 24:35 (09:49)
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A lawyer attempts to publicly embarrass the leader of a South Korean religious organization by requesting a sample of his blood, but the station refuses to air his interview while the cult abducts its critics.
Episode126: Shoko Asahara: Japan’s Deadliest Cult Aum Shinrikyo & The 1995 Tokyo Gas Attacks
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The use of poisons and gases as weapons has been an unfortunate aspect of warfare for centuries.
24:35 - 36:44 (12:09)
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The use of poisons and gases as weapons has been an unfortunate aspect of warfare for centuries. In modern times, cults and terrorists have used chemical agents to cause harm and destruction just like the Poison Gas man, who produced VX nerve gas, phosgene, Zyklon B, and sarin gas.
Episode126: Shoko Asahara: Japan’s Deadliest Cult Aum Shinrikyo & The 1995 Tokyo Gas Attacks
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In 1995, members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult released the nerve agent sarin into the Tokyo subway system, resulting in 13 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
36:44 - 45:14 (08:30)
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In 1995, members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult released the nerve agent sarin into the Tokyo subway system, resulting in 13 deaths and hundreds of injuries. It was later revealed that the attacks were a test run for a larger scale chemical attack, despite warnings from a chemical weapons expert.
Episode126: Shoko Asahara: Japan’s Deadliest Cult Aum Shinrikyo & The 1995 Tokyo Gas Attacks
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Despite the terror caused by chemical weapons and charismatic leaders, the Aum Shinrikyo attacks ended up being less lethal than intended, resulting in several demolished facilities and multi-million dollar settlements paid to the victims' families.
45:14 - 56:23 (11:09)
Summary
Despite the terror caused by chemical weapons and charismatic leaders, the Aum Shinrikyo attacks ended up being less lethal than intended, resulting in several demolished facilities and multi-million dollar settlements paid to the victims' families. A cult assassin also shot the commissioner general of the National Police Agency 10 days after the attack on the Tokyo subway system.
Episode126: Shoko Asahara: Japan’s Deadliest Cult Aum Shinrikyo & The 1995 Tokyo Gas Attacks
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The history of chemical warfare is terrifying, with chemical agents being used in warfare throughout history.
56:23 - 1:04:44 (08:20)
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The history of chemical warfare is terrifying, with chemical agents being used in warfare throughout history. The Tokyo gas attacks were a wake-up call for the Japanese government, highlighting the severity of the issue and causing authorities to question how they could have allowed such an event to occur.
Episode126: Shoko Asahara: Japan’s Deadliest Cult Aum Shinrikyo & The 1995 Tokyo Gas Attacks
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The host expresses relief that Shoko Asahara, the leader of the Aum Shinrikyo cult responsible for the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack, received the punishment he deserved.
1:04:44 - 1:05:27 (00:43)
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The host expresses relief that Shoko Asahara, the leader of the Aum Shinrikyo cult responsible for the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack, received the punishment he deserved. He invites listeners to share their thoughts on cults and suggests that he will cover more in future episodes.