Dissolved But Not Gone: Unification Church Reorganizes in Japan
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On Wednesday, former executives of Japan’s dissolved Unification Church reportedly established a new organization under the name Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU), led by former head Masaichi Hori. Although the original body faced court-ordered liquidation, its successor aims to continue the movement’s religious activities, marking a potential new chapter in a case that has captured national attention.
In 2025, a district court in Tokyo ordered the church to disband after it was accused by the government of manipulating followers to make large donations. Last month, the Tokyo High Court upheld the decision, rejecting the organization’s claim that the donations were part of legitimate religious activities. According to the presiding judge, Motoko Miki, the group caused financial losses in excess of ¥7.4 billion to 506 people.
Religious Activities To Continue Despite Dissolution Order
Stripped of its status as a tax-exempt religious corporation, the church’s assets were placed under the control of a liquidator, and its more than 300 activity bases were, in principle, rendered unusable, forcing followers to pray at home and other locations. Its website and social media accounts were also shut down. However, the dissolution order does not prohibit or restrict the religious activities of the church’s followers.
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