1. The head of the Unification Church in Japan, now known as the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, Tanaka Tomihiro, has resigned due to a court order to disband the group.
2. Tanaka expressed deep concern over the psychological pain caused to some individuals by the church's actions and aims to restore public trust.
3. Former vice head Hori Masaichi will take over as the new leader of the group, marking the first time a second-generation follower leads the organization. The Tokyo High Court is expected to make a decision on the disbandment order by the end of March.
2. Tanaka expressed deep concern over the psychological pain caused to some individuals by the church's actions and aims to restore public trust.
3. Former vice head Hori Masaichi will take over as the new leader of the group, marking the first time a second-generation follower leads the organization. The Tokyo High Court is expected to make a decision on the disbandment order by the end of March.
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Summary
Unification Church Japan head, Tanaka Tomihiro, resigned due to a court order to disband the group. Concerned about psychological harm caused, he aims to rebuild public trust. Hori Masaichi, former vice head and second-generation follower, takes over as new leader. Tokyo High Court to decide on
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251209_39/#summary
Date: Dec. 9, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-09
Created: 2025/12/09 20:40
Updated: 2025/12/10 08:01
Last Read: 2025/12/10 08:01