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In 1995, the cult Aum Shinrikyo released nerve gas in the Tokyo subway, killing over a dozen and injuring thousands. What broader impacts on the culture did the Aum Skinrikyo attacks have on the public consciousness of Japan? (Like impact on media and politics)

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In 1995, the cult Aum Shinrikyo released nerve gas in the Tokyo subway, killing over a dozen and injuring thousands. What broader impacts on the culture did the Aum Skinrikyo attacks have on the public consciousness of Japan? (Like impact on media and politics)	516