Statistics for major new religions in Japan

Statistics on the predominant new religions in Japan

The distinction between four different periods was carried out by Shimazono, who compiled the data. The table is divided into five columns contain the following information: . Continuous name of the new religion, and the New Religious Movement or the buddh / shintist. sect; Name of the founder and dates of birth; Year of establishment; Number of followers or members in the years 1954, 1974 and 1990.

The numbers are z.T. rough guide. In general, the figures with some caution is to enjoy, because they come from different sources than both were compiled with different survey methods. Some figures are based on self -reporting of the organizations. It is particularly to be noted that here collide various concerns that could possibly lead to a distortion of the numbers.