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Unification Church Appeals Dissolution Ruling in Japan

3/9/2026

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The Unification Church, officially known as the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, appealed to Japan's Supreme Court on March 9 against a Tokyo High Court ruling for its dissolution.
The Tokyo District Court began liquidation procedures to recover about 7.4 billion yen in damages for victims of the church's unlawful donation practices.
The High Court found the church's actions, including impersonation, to be malicious, while the church claims the ruling violates constitutional freedom of religion.
The court asserts that the decision does not restrict religious activities, making this a significant case in Japan regarding the dissolution of a religious organization.

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The Unification Church, officially known as the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, appealed to Japan's Supreme Court on March 9 against a Tokyo High Court ruling for its dissolution.
The Tokyo District Court began liquidation procedures to recover about 7.4 billion yen in damages for victims of the church's unlawful donation practices.
The High Court found the church's actions, including impersonation, to be malicious, while the church claims the ruling violates constitutional freedom of religion.
The court asserts that the decision does not restrict religious activities, making this a significant case in Japan regarding the dissolution of a religious organization.