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Other Japanese new religions (umbrella)
12/40· ModerateConfidence: Medium
Umbrella entry for the 100+ Japanese new religions beyond the specific named entries (Tenrikyo, Oomoto, Konkokyo, Kurozumikyo, Soka Gakkai, Aum, Mahikari).
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control3/10
Information Control3/10
Thought Control3/10
Emotional Control3/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — umbrella for other Japanese new religions beyond named entries.
Founded
Various
Members
Collectively tens of millions
Active in
Asia, Global
In context
Japan has produced 100+ new religions since the mid-19th century. Beyond the named entries, movements include Seicho-no-Ie, PL Kyodan / Perfect Liberty, Sekai Kyusei Kyo, Reikai Monogatari lineage, and many more. Umbrella entry.
Timeline
- 19th c.+Japanese new religions proliferate
Sources
- Helen Hardacre academic work
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