We, the undersigned representatives of many faith communities, affirm that religious freedom is the foundation of all freedoms. We urge you to help Japan uphold this fundamental right and reverse its disturbing shift away from religious liberty.

The U.S. State Department’s 2023 Report on International Religious Freedom stated that Japan’s request to order the dissolution of the Family Federation, “marked a deviation from the norm, as previously, revocations had only been ordered following violations of criminal law.” The churches and religious movements that are being attacked have not violated any criminal law.

Petition to Defend Religious Freedom in Japan