Japan’s Supreme Court has finalized an order dissolving the Unification Church’s legal status as a religious corporation, ending the group’s appeal after years of scrutiny over its fundraising practices and political ties following the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Formally known as the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, the ruling rejects the church’s final appeal and confirms lower court decisions that ordered the organization to be dissolved as a religious corporation.
The decision does not ban individual believers from practicing their faith. Instead, it strips the organization of its legal status as a religious corporation, meaning it will lose tax benefits and face liquidation procedures involving its assets.
The case was triggered by renewed public scrutiny of the church following Abe’s assassination. The suspect in Abe’s killing reportedly blamed the church for his family’s financial ruin due to large donations made by his mother, bringing intense attention to the group’s fundraising practices and ties to Japanese politicians.
Japanese authorities later pursued a dissolution order, arguing that the organization had caused serious harm through coercive donation solicitations and other activities.
The Tokyo District Court ordered the church dissolved in 2025, and the Tokyo High Court upheld that decision in March 2026. The Supreme Court’s latest decision makes the order final.
The ruling is significant because it marks the first time Japan has finalized the dissolution of a religious corporation based on civil wrongdoing rather than criminal convictions. Previous dissolution orders against religious groups in Japan involved criminal cases.
The case has long carried political weight in Japan, as investigations after Abe’s death revealed connections between the church and numerous members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The controversy damaged public trust in the government and forced many politicians to explain or cut ties with the organization.
Kick them all off the country, and ban any other religion but buddhism and shinto.
hey, save some room for the greek gods too!!!
I don’t think japanese people believe in the greeks gods, I was talking about their national religions. Of course I would save greek, nordic, romans gods and more.
Good FUCKIN’ riddance to a scummy cult masquerading itself as a religious organization.
You’re going to have a hard time finding religious organizations that aren’t also cults by definition.
“The evil is defeated!”
Next up: (hopefully) the mudslimes.
So what? Will japanese government kick out all that s♥♥t-color skins invaders from thirdworld?
jews has fucked Japan all ready